Question

Read the following excerpt from Sandra Cisneros’s story "Mericans." “Por favor,” says the lady. “¿Un foto?” pointing to her camera. “Si.” She’s so busy taking Junior’s picture, she doesn’t notice me and Keeks. “Hey, Michele, Keeks. You guys want gum?” “But you speak English!” “Yeah,” my brother says, “we’re Mericans.” Which of the following statements best explains the irony in this excerpt?

Answer 1

The answer is A, just took the test, hope this helps.

Answer 2

In the given excerpt from Sandra Cisneros’s story "Mericans." , the correct statement that would explain the irony in this excerpt is:

The lady concludes that the narrator's brother is native to the region, but he is really an American.