Question

return to the essay as you respond to the following questions. use text evidence to support your responses. 1. in paragraphs 3 and 4, the author uses the word alien to describe how she feels other people view her and how she has come to view herself. consult a print or online dictionary to examine the possible meanings of that word. how might the word convey the authors discomfort with herself? 2. in paragraph 4, what inference can you make about the authors feelings when she states, a third - generation japanese - american is a japanese - american?

Explanation:

1. The word "alien" can mean foreign or unfamiliar. When the author uses it to describe how others view her and how she views herself, it implies a sense of being an outsider. This conveys discomfort as she may feel not fully belonging to either the group she is from or the broader society.
2. When the author states "A third - generation Japanese - American is a Japanese - American", it could imply a sense of pride in her heritage and identity. It may also suggest a desire to assert her cultural identity and counter any potential misunderstandings or erasures of her background.

Answer:

1. The use of "alien" implies a feeling of being an outsider, which shows the author's discomfort with not fully belonging.
2. The statement may indicate pride in her cultural identity and a desire to assert it.