Answers with Explanations:
1. In the context of the text, what makes a family?
The question is related to the story entitled "Everyday Use" by<em> Alice Walker.</em>
In the context of the text, not only living together makes a family but also <em>having "respect" for each other. </em>In relation to this, the<u> experience </u>that the family goes through also indicates what a family truly is.
2. Why do you think Mama is closer with Maggie than she is with Dee?
Mama is closer to Maggie because<u><em> Maggie followed her mom's foot steps.</em></u> She was also living with her mother and <em>she was passionate about using things for everyday use, </em>unlike Dee who only used things for the purpose of art. Dee was also ambitious, which made her different from Maggie.
3. What is important in order to keep a family close?
"Keeping in touch" makes a family close to each other. Although people grow up and start living different lives,<u> they should set aside time to have a reunion</u> or even catch up through<em> chat</em> <em>on the internet </em>or<em> over the phone</em>. This shows how you care for the other and how you also support them.