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In the short story “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, her use of vivid description and the negative connotations they create to conveys the feeling of disgust and discomfort Tan feels about her own culture and traditions, showing the readers that if they are experiencing a similar situation, they are not alone. 

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, her use of vivid description and the negative connotations they create to conveys the feeling of disgust and discomfort Tan feels about her own culture and traditions, showing the readers that if they are experiencing a similar situation, they are not alone. 

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Amy's family acted comfortable because they were in their own homes with their family. The minister's family acted very quiet and uncomfortable in this setting. Amy's family focuses more on being open and understanding, which is the polar opposite of the minister's family. She considered her family's actions as rude to American standards, but the way that minister's family acted could also be considered rude towards Amy's family.

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The speaker's family acts very naturally and comfortably and eats the food in the way they normally would. The father loudly burps and isn't embarrassed. In contrast, the minister's family acts very reserved and seems uncomfortable. They act so differently because for the speaker's family this is a safe environment, their home. For the minister's family, the environment and the food is foreign so they feel out of place and uncomfortable.

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She uses rhetorical questions to establish the characters self doubt and internalized racism. It shows that she feels certain that these things will happen.

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The speakers family really enjoyed the chinese food however the food was very new to the ministers family so they were still surprised/adjusting. They acted very differently due to cultural differences.

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expression: an example of expression is the foods that were cooked and the way that the character's family acted.
exchange: One example of this was the fact that the minister was making an effort to follow Amy's dad in burping to display thanks.
racism: an example of racism is her internal racism of idealizing a white person as being the perfect person.

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During dinner Amy’s family shows the ministers family there chinese traditions. Amy’s family wanted to teach her that they don’t have to change who they are because they are different from other people. The author says, “The minister's family looked astonished.”(Tan) This shows how the family felt about Amy’s Chinese traditions/culture. When food was served Amy’s crush Robert reacted, “Robert grimesed.” This shows how Robert acted during dinner, he was not respectful of Amy’s culture. These two families acted different during dinner because both families were brought up in different ways, with different cultures and beliefs.

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The speaker's family prepares a meal of their favorite dishes which are traditional in their culture and they share it with members of another culture. This is both cultural expression and cultural exchange. The only example of cultural racism is the internalized oppression that the speaker has. She sees her own culture as less valuable than the dominant white culture which is culturally racist against herself.

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This short story has a couple examples of cultural expression between the two families on their Christmas Eve dinner. Amy’s family shows a lot of cultural expression throughout the night with their Chinese values. You could also say Robert shows a bit of internalization with the way he views Amy’s cultural identity.

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A person's cultural identity is shaped by the way they are raised and the traditions they practice with their family and community. It is possible for a person to change their cultural identity if they rediscover themselves or move to a new community. I do not think a person should deliberately try to change their identity, instead they should try and preserve the culture they have, and if they do change their identity, it should be something that naturally happens.

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The consequences of ignoring your cultural traditions and heritage is that you lose out on being connected to that community. Community is a very important aspect of identity, so losing a community means losing a part of who you are. This also passes onto your descendants who won't get a chance to be a part of that community. This loss of heritage is not worth getting to be whatever is popular at the time.

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Amy's mother understood the importance of expressing one's culture and not sacrificing tradition, even when Amy would have preferred to have had a "normal" American dinner. The relationship between family members is different because they typically have the most shared experiences so they are the closest and most similar to each other. I definitely agree that it is important to stay true to culture and tradition. That's not to say that practicing traditions of another culture is harmful or bad, but forgetting your heritage means losing a part of your identity.

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A person's cultural identity is shaped by how they were raised and where they come from. Cultural identity is personal to everyone. Meaning everyone’s cultural identity is unique to themselves. It is difficult for a person to change their cultural identity because cultural identity is shaped in the younger years of life as it is a direct result of how you were raised.

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I think kids and teenagers get caught up a lot in what's normal for other people and what other people think. A lot of teenagers think that someone elses traditions are better than there's so they ignore their own to follow what they believe is “normal”. In the end however I do not believe it is worth ignoring your personal values and traditions because deep down you can’t change who you are and where you came from.

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When Amy was 14 she wanted to have a traditional American dinner because she had a crush on the minister's son. Amy describes Robert as, “blond-haired boy, Robert, and a slim new American nose,”(Tan) who was part of a “normal” American family. Amy and her mother have a different relationship than the rest of the people in her family because Amy’s mother can relate to what it was like to be like Amy at her age. It is important to remember where you came from and how you were brought up, these qualities mold you into who you are and who you will become.

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The speaker's family is portrayed in a way that  makes them seem sloppy and act like the meal is a large messy banquet. They reach over the table and lick the ends of their serving chopsticks, and have other bad “American” etiquette. This is in extreme contrast to the minister’s family who act like it is a formal meal with extreme American etiquette and manners.

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I see cultural expression, and exchange through the thanksgiving meal that Amy has. I see the cultural exchange through the meal because they are celebrating a thanksgiving meal ( an American holiday) but they are having chinese food. And I see cultural expression through how Amy's family members eat the meal. They are expressing how their culture enjoys a feast even if to an american it could be seen as just bad etiquette.

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"What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas? What would he think of our noisy Chinese relatives who lacked proper American manners? What terrible disappointment would he feel upon seeing not a roasted turkey and sweet potatoes but Chinese food?"
Uses rhetorical questions.

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I think what shapes a person's cultural identity is the group or groups  to which an individual feels they belong. That group could be a religion, an ethnicity or any other group of people.  I Think it is possible for someone to partially change their identity for example someone could change religions or move to a different continent.  I think that someone should not try to change their identity unless  they really believe it does not represent them but they should not attempt to change their cultural identity just because of a fad or temporary trend.

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I think A major consequence of ignoring your family’s past and your heritage is that it leads to you becoming whitewashed and losing contact with your familial history and even extended family. You could also wish later that you had not cut ties with your familial traditions and past after the new popular thing is no longer new and popular And you see the value of your original traditions and beliefs.

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Something that shapes cultural identity is how the person grows up and their environment. The willingness to accept the culture and language that they have grown up in also is a very important part of this, something that is also shaped by their environment. It is difficult to change because your culture and identity is shaped by your early year, and even then, people should not strive to change there culture in order to assimilate.

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Negative: Without culture everyone would assimilate into one culture which means people would not have uniqueness through personalized traditions, food, clothing, etc.
Positive: Everyone has unique customs and qualities which adds diversity and uniqueness into our world.

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group 3 Amy's mother understands that her family's heritage is important because it is different and “not normal” and that it is a major part of Amy’s identity whether or not she acknowledges it or not. The relationship between family members and other people is very different than that of relationships to friends because your family teaches and molds you into a person and your friends are just people you like and want to be around. Yes I agree that it is important to remember and stay true to your culture, heritage, and traditions. Because if nothing else it is your history and likely your family. 

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group 3 Amy's mother understands that her family's heritage is important because it is different and “not normal” and that it is a major part of Amy’s identity whether or not she acknowledges it or not. The relationship between family members and other people is very different than that of relationships to friends because your family teaches and molds you into a person and your friends are just people you like and want to be around. Yes I agree that it is important to remember and stay true to your culture, heritage, and traditions. Because if nothing else it is your history and likely your family. 

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use a lot of "gross" words to try it make it seem like the food is very weird like black vains, slimy  and carcass makes it seem like the food is not ediable.

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Amy's mother understands that cultural identity shapes who you are. The difference in their age and relationship shows different qualities and appreciations. For example Amy focuses on the approval of Robert, while her mother focuses on pleasing her daughter by cooking her favorite meal and celebrating her culture. We think it is important to stay true to your heritage because it shapes your identity in who you are and is something to be proud of, not ashamed of.

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Positive:
- You get to fit in
Negative
- If you are deeply connected to your past, if you get rid of it, you lose a part of yourself.
- You would feel disconnected to your roots.

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Amy's mother understands that "family is forever" while relationships are by choice. The foundation of a person is built through their culture and heritage. The mother understands that Amy does not really like Chinese culture, so she tries to push Amy in what she thinks is the right direction, which is that Amy will accept her culture, but but may be oriented towards a more white culture.

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Sensory details/imagery: A slimy rock cod with bulging eyes that pleaded not to be thrown into a pan of hot oil. Tofu, which looked like stacked wedges of rubbery white sponges.
This imagery helps the reader understand the speakers true feelings about the food in front of her, and how she feels Robert will view the food

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strong imagery:uses lot of descriptors to make the food appear grotesque

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Her mother sees herself in her and understands how she wants to be "normal" so she gifts the skirt in understanding but reminds her to keep her Chinese culture close. We think it's important to remember your culture so you can stay true to yourself, your family, and past.

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Cultural identity is what you are born with and it is your choice whether you choose to change your identity or not.

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Culture is a mix of heritage, religion, geography, family, and community. It is possible to change your geographic or religious culture (like your country) but not your genetic heritage. If you genuinely don't like a part of your culture, like how some people feel that parts of their culture aren't progressive or are hateful, you can choose not to identify with that culture but you shouldn't try to change your culture out of insecurity or just so you feel more accepted by others.

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The speaker believes that her family is not acting how she would prefer with normal American norms but how the other family is acting with American norms and it  bothers her that it isn't the same for herself.

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There were instances of cultural expression and exchange at this meal. There is cultural expression at this meal because one family with different cultural norms is experiencing a unique holiday dinner.

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In the short story "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan, she uses the rhetorical questions to demonstrate her harsh feelings towards her Chinese family and culture. She makes it clear that she is embarrassed by the food they will be serving, even though those are her favorite dishes. This helps us see that the only reason Amy holds resentment towards her Chinese culture is because it is not considered "normal".

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In the short story "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan, she uses the rhetorical questions to demonstrate her harsh feelings towards her Chinese family and culture. She makes it clear that she is embarrassed by the food they will be serving, even though those are her favorite dishes. This helps us see that the only reason Amy holds resentment towards her Chinese culture is because it is not considered "normal".

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks” by author Amy Tan, a contrast is created between Chinese actions and food and American actions and food through the use of negative descriptions of the Chinese culture. 

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks” by author Amy Tan, a contrast is created between Chinese actions and food and American actions and food through the use of negative descriptions of the Chinese culture. 

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks”, Amy Tan uses diction to convey the feeling of embarrassment and discomfort that she feels about her family's culture and traditions.

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks”, Amy Tan uses diction to convey the feeling of embarrassment and discomfort that she feels about her family's culture and traditions.

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Amy Tan’s use of rhetorical questioning in her short story “Fish Cheeks” unveils the main character’s discernment of a division between the Chinese and American cultures, as she speaks in a way that degrades her family’s culture and places American culture as the more dominant of the two.

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Amy Tan’s use of rhetorical questioning in her short story “Fish Cheeks” unveils the main character’s discernment of a division between the Chinese and American cultures, as she speaks in a way that degrades her family’s culture and places American culture as the more dominant of the two.

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In the short story, "Fish Cheeks" author, Amy Tan, uses descriptive details to reveal Amy' s negative thoughts and internalized racism towards her own culture. 

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In the short story, "Fish Cheeks" author, Amy Tan, uses descriptive details to reveal Amy' s negative thoughts and internalized racism towards her own culture. 

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan uses rhetorical questions to explore the false idea that The Chinese culture is shameful and uncivilized in contrast to white culture and that an individual should seek to assimilate into white culture to be more proper. It also suggest to readers that The only corrected culture is white culture / Christianity.

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In her short story “Fish Cheeks,” by Amy Tan, sensory imagery is used so the reader will understand that she is trying to disown her own culture to impress a boy. By using sensory imagery Amy Tan is telling the reader that cultural appropriation will begin to make you disown your culture and begin to have internalized racism.

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In the short story "Fish Cheeks" Amy Tan uses a contrast between the actions of the speaker's family and the minister's family to reveal the way members of the dominant culture are uncomfortable with customs that they see as foreign.

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, the use of rhetorical questions establishes the harsh line between what the author clearly sees as American and Chinese and which one is superior, suggesting that the author has internalized the cultural racism due to the narrative she was being taught : that the white dominant culture is more acceptable and that it is necessary to assimilate if one wants to fit in.

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan uses a shift in tone to explore the differing perspectives of cultural values of Amy and her mother and suggests to readers that cultural values and importance varies between generations.

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan uses a shift in tone to explore the differing perspectives of cultural values of Amy and her mother and suggests to readers that cultural values and importance varies between generations.

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In the short story “Fish cheeks”, author Amy Tan uses description and comparisons to display her disgust with the food presented to her by her mother, while having her feelings amplified by the embarrassment of her cultural own cultural differences from American norms.

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In the short story “Fish cheeks”, author Amy Tan uses description and comparisons to display her disgust with the food presented to her by her mother, while having her feelings amplified by the embarrassment of her cultural own cultural differences from American norms.

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In her short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan contrasts the narration that captures her negative inner monologue with her mother's powerful dialogue to signal her internalized shame toward her family's Chinese background, revealing that it is important to stay true to your cultural identity and resist assimilation into American "norms".

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, the authors use of grotesque diction throughout her internal dialogue contrasting her parents behaviors show her desires to assimilate to American culture are born from insecurity, and her journey to understanding this. 

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In the short story “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, the authors use of grotesque diction throughout her internal dialogue contrasting her parents behaviors show her desires to assimilate to American culture are born from insecurity, and her journey to understanding this. 

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In her short story “Fish Cheeks,” Amy Tan contrasts the narration that captures her negative inner monologue with her mother's powerful dialogue to signal her internalized shame toward her family's Chinese background, revealing that it is important to stay true to your cultural identity ____________.

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In his short story ¨fish cheeks¨, Amy Tan uses descriptive imagery to suggest how unique and important your culture is, revealing that life is so much more important than trying to fake and fit it and that being unique makes you who you are.

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In his short story ¨fish cheeks¨, Amy Tan uses descriptive imagery to suggest how unique and important your culture is, revealing that life is so much more important than trying to fake and fit it and that being unique makes you who you are.