Use the passage to answer the question. Using the ACES format, analyze the use of the phrase "cities are divided into the distinct patches of an elaborate quilt" in this text.

Question

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Anna In-Between
by Elizabeth Nunez

America, the melting pot, and everywhere cities are divided into
the distinct patches of an elaborate quilt. From the center the
colors fan out, black turning to shades of brown, cafe au lait, then
white as the colors reach the suburbs.

What is it? What is it that makes the island of her birth so different,
so truly cosmopolitan? For if geography were all, if that were all it
took to explain her island, to explain Ranjit Ramdoolal, Paul
Bishop, Neil Lee Pak, and the many bloods that run through her
parents' veins, then Manhattan, itself a tiny island, connected by
bridges to the rest of America and to the world by an ocean,
should be a true melting pot.

Use the passage to answer the question.

In 1-2 sentences, analyze the use of the phrase "cities
are divided into the distinct patches of an elaborate quilt"
in this text.

First, note that your response should be 1 to 2 sentences long. Remember that to “analyze” means to study or look at closely. Picture a quilt in your mind. How are the pieces sewn together? What do you think the author is trying to convey about the way cities are divided?


A- Based on the passage, I think that the phrase “cities are divided into the distinct patches of an elaborate quilt” means that _______________.

C- For example, in the passage it says that “_______________”.

E- This shows that, ___________________.

S- In conclusion, ____________________.

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Answer 1

A- Based on the passage, I think that the phrase “cities are divided into the distinct patches of an elaborate quilt” means that cities are made up of various cultures and communities that are unique yet interconnected, much like the different pieces of fabric in a quilt.

C- For example, in the passage it says that “the colors fan out, black turning to shades of brown, cafe au lait, then white as the colors reach the suburbs,” illustrating the diversity within the urban landscape.

E- This shows that, while each community maintains its distinct identity, they collectively contribute to the rich tapestry of the city, highlighting both diversity and division.

S- In conclusion, the phrase emphasizes the complexity of urban environments, suggesting that while they are interconnected, there are still clear divisions among different cultural groups.