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Alik [6]
2 years ago
8

Read the passage from "Names/Nombres" by Julia Alvarez.

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1 answer:
lorasvet [3.4K]2 years ago
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According to the passage, her large family and their names, which Alvarez associates with being Dominican causes Alvarez to dread introducing her friends to her family. Thus, the correct option is A.

<h3>What is the central theme of "Names/Nombres"?</h3>

The central theme of the story Names/Nombres is that it reflects one's name is prominent in one's identity. It also supports the idea that names are not too important at all. It looks up to the qualities exhibited by individuals, not the names.

The context of this excerpt illustrates the introduction of family members by Alvarez to her friends which causes her to be dread because of their large family with lengthy names.

Therefore, it is well described above.

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