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If you did not add your thesis below before or during our async class on Monday afternoon, I will not be able to give you feedback on your thesis before the TISAS paragraph is due. You may take a look at your classmates' suggestions for inspiration, but find your own interpretation (click doc below for help with thesis sentence frames)   

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If you did not add your thesis below before or during our async class on Monday afternoon, I will not be able to give you feedback on your thesis before the TISAS paragraph is due. You may take a look at your classmates' suggestions for inspiration, but find your own interpretation (click doc below for help with thesis sentence frames)   

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How does Amy's family act during dinner? How does the minister’s family act during dinner? Why and how do they act so differently? Explain. Record your group's response in a new post. 

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How does Amy's family act during dinner? How does the minister’s family act during dinner? Why and how do they act so differently? Explain. Record your group's response in a new post. 

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(click doc below to see class's story annotations)

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What instances do you see in this story of cultural expression, exchange, appropriation or racism? Record your group's response in a new post. 

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What instances do you see in this story of cultural expression, exchange, appropriation or racism? Record your group's response in a new post. 

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What shapes a person’s cultural identity? Is it possible for a person to change their identity? Should they try? Explain. Record your group's response in a new post. 

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What shapes a person’s cultural identity? Is it possible for a person to change their identity? Should they try? Explain. Record your group's response in a new post. 

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What do you think could be the positive or negative consequences of ignoring your family’s past and traditions in favor of something that seems more popular or “normal”? Record your group's response in a new post. 

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What do you think could be the positive or negative consequences of ignoring your family’s past and traditions in favor of something that seems more popular or “normal”? Record your group's response in a new post. 

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Refer back to the final two paragraphs. What does Amy’s mother understand about family that Amy couldn’t see as a fourteen year old? How is the relationship between family members different from other relationships? Do you agree that it is important to remember and stay true to your culture, heritage, and traditions? Why? Record your group's response in a new post. 

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Refer back to the final two paragraphs. What does Amy’s mother understand about family that Amy couldn’t see as a fourteen year old? How is the relationship between family members different from other relationships? Do you agree that it is important to remember and stay true to your culture, heritage, and traditions? Why? Record your group's response in a new post. 

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Add a post with the device named in the heading followed by a quote demonstrating that device

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Add a post with the device named in the heading followed by a quote demonstrating that device

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In the story we observe a cultural exchange and cultural expression when the two families come together for dinner. A humorous example of cultural exchange at the dinner is when the minister burps after learning it is considered a way to show you were satisfied with your meal. Although, throughout the whole story we see the narrator against her own culture. She describes many of the foods with words that carry negative connotations. This can be argued that she is showing racism against her own culture because she sees western cultures as "better" than her own.

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Her family acts just how they would at any other dinner they would normally have. The ministers family are shy and in shock being greeted to her family's tradition and culture, because it is very different from their own.

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Cultural identity is ambiguous in definition. It covers nationality, religion, tradition, personal practices, ect. It can evolve as you change, but the family part of your identity will remain.

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" A plate of squid, their backs crisscrossed with knife markings so they resembled bicycle tires. "

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But as white as Mary in the manger

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Diction is a strong device the author uses through out the story. Often times we find the narrator using negative words to describe their own cultures food. For example, when she says, "slimy rock cod or  fleshy prawns". These words carry negative connotations so word choice in this instance paints gross imagery.

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i think her mother understands that family is important, and that her family wont judge her, buy Amy had a crush so it was hard for her to look past that and see what her mom was doing for her. i think its important to stay close to your culture because that is where you can grow, and it can influence some things for you.

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i think her mother understands that family is important, and that her family wont judge her, buy Amy had a crush so it was hard for her to look past that and see what her mom was doing for her. i think its important to stay close to your culture because that is where you can grow, and it can influence some things for you.

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You only have one family, so not being with them and pretending they don't exist wouldn't be the right thing to do. You're creating a generational gap as well that makes it harder for your children to experience their heritage, even if they want to. It's good to immerse yourself in different cultures, so you can make new friends and understand them better.

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The speaker uses diction when describing the food her family makes to express how she thinks the guests will view it negatively. She describes the food as "fleshy", "slimy", and "rubbery". Each of those words typically have a negative connotation.

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I see cultural  exchange as they decided to have a christmas with these people who had a different culture.  They got to experience a holiday differently, and be exposed  to their  unique culture. They are exchanging  their culture with another family and being very welcoming to them.

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I see cultural  exchange as they decided to have a christmas with these people who had a different culture.  They got to experience a holiday differently, and be exposed  to their  unique culture. They are exchanging  their culture with another family and being very welcoming to them.

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culture should not be a trend or something that you follow just to follow its meant to be unique to yourself

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They could of been just not used to what they saw and the traditions.

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They could of been just not used to what they saw and the traditions.

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I think they were surprised because they weren't used to it but i think they tried to be as polite as they could.

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I think they were surprised because they weren't used to it but i think they tried to be as polite as they could.

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Everything around someone is what shapes their cultural identity. With that idea it's a reasonable thought to think cultural identity can change. Someone might adopt new cultures after moving to a new place, making new friends, marrying someone of a different culture, or time can even change cultures.

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I think nationality, ethnicity, religion, education, and location/residency make up someone's cultural identity. I think it's possible for a person to change their cultural identity, but I don't think they should change it.

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I would say that Amy's mom sees family as more than important but as being a part of who you are and wanted to show Amy that

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The thing that shapes a person’s cultural identity is the place they live in and the person’s family beliefs, customs, and behaviors.

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A persons cultural identity comes from there heritage, what your family believes in

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I agree that culture shouldn't be changed to fit in, however I think you can ignore your family's traditions if you don't feel comfortable practicing them or don't want to.

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, the _____________ (adjective) diction conveys the author-protagonist's disgust toward her own culture's food, revealing how members of a minority struggle with internalized racism which prevents them from seeing the value in their own culture.

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan uses __________ diction and the symbol of the fish to underscore how she feels insecure about authentic Chinese food when welcoming white guests, and reveals how she grapples/struggles with internalized racism when assimilating to white US culture.

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan contrasts the internal monologue of her teenage self with adult retrospection to explore how she comes to understand the importance of her Chinese heritage,  suggesting to readers ... (universal significance).

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In "Fish Cheeks," author Amy Tan uses her character's internal monologue and her parent's dialogue contrast how older and younger generations see their culture, suggesting/revealing/representing how younger generations may not be as connected/proud of to their cultural roots as an older generation.

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In the short story "Fish Cheeks", Amy Tan uses grotesque diction to convey the idea that cultures are different , and that it is okay to take pride in ones identity.

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In the short story "Fish Cheeks," Amy Tan uses ____________ (adjective) diction and similes to ___________ (what is likened) to describe __________________ (what is described?), ultimately teaching the reader that family and cultural expression is something to be appreciated not shunned/concealed/shamed.

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan uses direct and indirect characterization to explore the  embarrassment she feels about her family and suggest to readers that it is hard* to stay true to one's culture and resist the pressure to assimilate.

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In her short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan’s grotesque connotations of her mother’s delicate meal conveys the author's feelings towards her own cultural traditions and values, revealing the generational gap that influences one's attitudes toward assimilation. It shows that the pressure to assimilate into a new culture can drive a wedge between children and their parents.

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In her short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan uses diction to explore the moments of her embarrassing experience with her family during dinner that has her thinking in the end (effect within story) and suggest to readers that ________________ (universal significance/so what?).

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan uses diction of ________(words used to describe the food) to explore the idea of Amy hating and being disgusted by her own culture and how others view it, and reveals to readers that Amy was taught to feel alienated and disgusted by her own culture by cultural racism.