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Rhetorical Analysis Of Fish Cheeks By Amy Tan

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Rai RosadeSharon English II Mrs.Hermanson 28th February 2023 Cultural Society in America Throughout American history other cultures have felt that they have to live up to American standards to live in America. Amy Tan, the author of Fish Cheeks, has a B.A., double major in English and Linguistics, and an M.A. in linguistics. Amy Tan directly uses Imagery and simile in her narrative essay Fish Cheeks, Imagery is a vivid language designed to appeal to the five senses, which simile gives compassion between objects. Amy Tan uses Imagery in her essay, to create vivid descriptions. In paragraph three Tan describes cod as, “A slimy rock cod with bulging eyes that pleaded not to be thrown into a pan of hot oil” (Par. 3.). Tan uses Imagery to showcase the difference between American and Chinese food. Tan is appealing to sight, and touch in this quote. Tan has to showcase that because throughout the essay she shows how embarrassed she was, …show more content…

Tan specifically describes,“Tofu, which looked like stacked wedges of rubbery white sponges” (Par.3.). Tan uses simile to describe the food on the table; she compares Tofu to a white sponge. Tan does this to help the reader understand why Robert and his family might think it’s weird. When describing the food on the table Tan is looking at how Robert and his family would perceive Chinese food. Tan wants the audience to take in how Tan portrays an American’s view of Chinese food. A simile is comparing two things to each other creating a better idea of description to the reader. Throughout the essay, Amy Tan uses Imagery and simile to create a vast and detailed idea of the surroundings in her essay. Through using Imagery and simile Tan creates a deeper connection from the reader to her essay. Throughout America History other cultures have been persuaded to change who they are to fit into America’s standards. In the past few years America has changed into a society fit for

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