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Refer to the Newsela article “Opinion: From Embarrassed about Bicultural Identity to Celebrating It."

Which statements convey an accurate assessment of the author's argument that it can be difficult for a young person from one culture to live in a different, dominant culture.

Select two correct answers.

Responses

The author provides relevant support for the argument by using personal examples.
The author provides relevant support for the argument by using personal examples.

Statistics and interviews about the effect of bicultural identity on a wider range of people would strengthen the argument.
Statistics and interviews about the effect of bicultural identity on a wider range of people would strengthen the argument.

The author's argument benefits from her anecdote about giving a talk on India at her daughter's school.
The author's argument benefits from her anecdote about giving a talk on India at her daughter's school.

The author supports the argument by describing her daughter's positive experiences as a bicultural student.
The author supports the argument by describing her daughter's positive experiences as a bicultural student.

1 answer

The two statements that convey an accurate assessment of the author's argument regarding the difficulties faced by a young person navigating bicultural identity are:

  1. The author provides relevant support for the argument by using personal examples.

  2. The author's argument benefits from her anecdote about giving a talk on India at her daughter's school.

These statements highlight how the author's personal experiences and anecdotes help illustrate the challenges and nuances of living between two cultures.