Based on the given statement above, the author's word choice suggests a feeling a connectedness. It shows connectedness to the subject which is the immigrant and how the daughter and the granddaughter is connected to him or her. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for.
A hyphen...................not sure if is this the particular answer you are looking for though
The planet Venus is almost exactly the same size and mass AS Earth, with a similar interior, including a nickel-iron core.
A dialogue or a copy of an author in their own words is about to happen
