Question

which excerpt from \broken chain\ could be used to support the idea that gary soto uses imagery in his writing? his alfonsos father had come home that evening from a softball game, happy that his team had drilled four homers in a thirteen - to - five bashing of color tile. his alfonsos thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long. every few steps, the girl, whose name was sandra, would look at him out of the corner of her eye, and alfonso would look away. alfonso couldnt believe his luck. what a brother! what a pal! he promised to take ernies turn next time it was his turn to do the dishes.

Explanation:

Imagery involves descriptive language that appeals to the senses. The option about Alfonso’s thumbs describes their appearance (tired, wrinkled, pink) and relates it to a sensory experience (staying in the bathtub too long), creating a vivid mental picture. The other options either report events, describe simple actions, or show emotions/thoughts without sensory - rich description.

Answer:

His [Alfonso's] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long.