Question

Read this excerpt from “Hmong Tops.”

They emerged from the store and headed home. Lorenzo stiffened as the group’s whispers lingered on the air. He was tired of being a stranger. He lived here now, and he wanted to play Hmong tops.
He marched over and once again insisted on playing. A glint of fire sparked in his eyes. One of the larger boys blocked the way, prepared to extinguish that spark, and shoved Lorenzo to the ground.

The language choices in this passage show that Lorenzo

likes to pick fights with others.
has a hint of a defiant streak.
is afraid to stand up for himself.
pretends to be braver than he is.

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The language choices in this passage suggest that Lorenzo **has a hint of a defiant streak**. His desire to play Hmong tops and the "glint of fire" in his eyes indicate a determination to assert himself despite being pushed down. This defiance is shown through his insistence on wanting to join the game, even in the face of resistance from the larger boy.

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