What genre is broken chain?
Drama War Action
Why is the broken chain a problem for Alfonso?
The broken chain was a problem for Alfonso because now he didn’t have his own bike for his date. In the end Ernie gave Alfonso his bike because Sandra wasn’t the girl that ditched him so the brothers’ conflict was resolved.
Why is Alfonso attracted to Sandra?
Why is Alfonso attracted to Sandra? She is cute and he thinks it’s easy to talk to her.
Which adjective is the most precise for describing a character in broken chain?
Which adjective is the most precise for describing a character in “Broken Chain”? tough. sullen.
Why was Ernie jealous?
He meets a girl named Sandra, whom he admires, and asks her to go biking with him. Sandra’s bicycle has a flat tire, so he offers to borrow the bicycle of his older brother, Ernie. Jealous because Alfonso might have a girlfriend, Ernie complicates Alfonso’s plans by refusing to lend him his bike.
Which theme is best supported by the passages from broken chain and fish cheeks?
Which of the passages from “Escape,” “Fish Cheeks,” “Broken Chain,” or “Flowers for Algernon” best supports the theme that “it is important to be satisfied with who you are”? “learning how to live” “without a textbook” “You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.”
Why does Soto most likely include this characterization of Alfonso’s mother in the story?
Why does Soto most likely include this characterization of Alfonso’s mother in the story? to show that she uses a variety of foods when she cooks for her family. to support the idea that the family does not have money to spend on braces. to support the idea that Alfonso does not always appreciate his family.
Which detail from fish cheeks would best illustrate the point that Tan is unhappy?
It helps readers feel how frustrating the situation is for Alfonso. Which detail from “Fish Cheeks” would best illustrate the point that Tan is unhappy with her appearance? She wishes that she had a “slim new American nose.” Read the excerpt from “Broken Chain.”
Which excerpt from broken chain could be used to support the idea that Gary Soto uses imagery?
Answer: The excerpt that uses imagery is: B. His [Alfonso’s] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long.
What causes Alfonso and Ernie to argue?
In the story, the conflict between the brothers was due to the idea of Ernie believing Alfonso’s “girl” Sandra as the very same girl that stood him up. He wanted to get even with her which left his younger brother enraged and thus began the argument.
Who is the author of Broken Chain?
Ron Tranmer