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I have chosen this because it represents the ignorance of Americans pushing for people from out of the country to speak English.

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"[Asian American students] have teachers who are steering them away from writing and into math and science, which is what happened to me."

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"Math is precise; there is only one correct answer...

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"I think my mother's English almost had an effect on limiting my possibilities in life as well."

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"Like other's I have described it as broken or fractured English. But I wince when I say that."

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-Why was the author effected more by her mother's language than her peers?
-Can someone have more than one language of intimacy?
-Can there be a body language of intimacy?

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The main focus of the essay is what effect a parent's language and ability to speak more than one language can have on a child.

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Pathos: The author uses Pathos when talking about how people treat her mother based on her English. Specifically seen in paragraph 13 where the mother is refused her medical information.
Logos: In paragraph 14 it talks about her ranking in literature tests compares to math.
Ethos: In paragraph 3 the author mentions the fact that she has written a popular book and she gives speeches on her work. This proves her credibility as a writer.

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Language and power are related in the sense that one's power comes from their ability to express themselves in a way that promotes leadership and higher thinking. If someone who does not speak English fluently were to try to assume a position of power they would be looked down upon based on their inability to clearly express their thoughts.

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1. I have my own language of intimacy with my friends. We speak in a weird Russian, Spanish mixed accent when we speak to each other. But I would never speak so to an adult or my parents.
2. The message behind this story reminds me of the issues people who come to America face everyday. Their value is lessened by the arrogance of ignorant people just because of a language barrier.