Question

read this excerpt from gravity by judith ortiz cofer esta bien hija she caught me totally by surprise when she said in a sad which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt

Answer 1

Answer: C.By having Elenita's mother agree to her wishes, the author turns the tables on Elenita, leaving the reader surprised.

Explanation:

Aesthetic impact refers to the impact or influence that a piece of literature makes on the sense of understanding and appreciation of the beauty and efficacy of the reader and if strong can lead them to express some form of emotion such as surprise or shock.

Elenita in the text seems to have expected a little disagreement with her mother when she made her decision but instead her mother readily agreed to her request.

This took her aback and in doing so, the author turned the tables on her which would have the aesthetic effect of leaving the reader who probably was expecting some semblance of a fight between mother and daughter, surprised.

Answer 2

Question:

Read this excerpt from gravity by Judith Ortiz.

She caught me totally by surprise when she said in a sad, resigned voice that I could do as I wished.

"You are old enough to stay here alone. I have to help Jorge." She left me at the kitchen table, defeated by her humble acceptance of my decision when I had hoped for a little "fig.."—one that I could have graciously finally lost—though I was firm on the matter of the pke-green taffeta dress."  

Which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt?

               

A. By having Elenita's mother leave to help her husband, the author reveals her devotion to him.    

B. By having her mother acknowledge Elenita's maturity, the author 'frustrates' Elenita's desire to "pick a fight", leaving the reader amused.

C. By having Elenita's mother agree to her wishes, the author turns the tables on Elenita, leaving the reader surprised.  

D. By having Elenita's mother respond in Spanish, the author emphasizes the theme of respecting one's cultural heritage.

Answer:

The correct answer is C

Explanation:

Both reader and Elenita are suprised at the twist of events. The expectation was that, an argument would have ensued between Elenita and her mother over her decision.

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