Question
Read the excerpt from chapter 7 of Obasan by Joy Kogawa.
A toneless form letter. I wondered what Aunt Emily’s letter to the Custodian had been. "Tell me what happened to my mother’s tiny house—the house where my sister was born, with the rock garden in front and the waterfall and goldfish. Tell me what has happened.”
How does the author’s use of repetition contribute to the mood?
A: It creates a feeling of despair by emphasizing Aunt Emily’s powerlessness over her situation.
B: It creates a feeling of neglect by referencing Aunt Emily’s childhood home.
C: It creates a feeling of indifference by comparing Aunt Emily’s letter to the toneless form letter.
D: It creates a feeling of persistence because it shows Aunt Emily’s dedication.
A toneless form letter. I wondered what Aunt Emily’s letter to the Custodian had been. "Tell me what happened to my mother’s tiny house—the house where my sister was born, with the rock garden in front and the waterfall and goldfish. Tell me what has happened.”
How does the author’s use of repetition contribute to the mood?
A: It creates a feeling of despair by emphasizing Aunt Emily’s powerlessness over her situation.
B: It creates a feeling of neglect by referencing Aunt Emily’s childhood home.
C: It creates a feeling of indifference by comparing Aunt Emily’s letter to the toneless form letter.
D: It creates a feeling of persistence because it shows Aunt Emily’s dedication.
Answers
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A: It creates a feeling of despair by emphasizing Aunt Emily’s powerlessness over her situation.