Fish Cheeks Memoir/Characterization Review

Is the following quote an example of direct or indirect characterization?

"I fell in love with the minister’s son the winter I turned fourteen."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Is the following quote an example of direct or indirect characterization?

"...our noisy Chinese relatives who lacked proper American manners"

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Is the following quote an example of direct or indirect characterization?

"I knew that she understood how much I had suffered during the evening’s dinner."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Is the following quote an example of direct or indirect characterization?

"The minister managed to muster up a quiet burp."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Is the following quote an example of direct or indirect characterization?

"She handed me an early gift. It was a miniskirt in beige tweed."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Is the following quote an example of direct or indirect characterization?

"She was pulling black veins out of the backs of fleshy prawns."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

What characteristic of a memoir is BEST represented by the quote below?

"It wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert – that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular menu. For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite foods."

• Factual

• Significant event

• Reflection

What characteristic of a memoir is represented by the quote below?

“But inside you must always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.”

• Factual

• Significant event

• Reflection

How is the author using syntax in the quote below?

"I wanted to disappear."

• The simple sentence shows her immediate, gut reaction to her father's comments.

• The compound sentence shows the reader that she feels equal to her father.

• The complex sentence shows how challenging this moment was for her.

How is the author using syntax in the quote below?

"It wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert – that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular menu."

• The simple sentence demonstrates her clear and obvious love for her mother.

• The compound sentence shows she feels she is equal to her mother.

• The complex sentence separates her early crush on Robert from her current self and shows her careful reflection on the events.