Question

Why does Quindlen choose the extended metaphor of a quilt when juxtaposing American ideals with the harsher realities of American experience? a) To highlight the diversity of American culture. b) To emphasize the importance of craftsmanship. c) To symbolize the patchwork nature of American society.

Answer 1

Answer: A! Because the term refers to the amount of different people and cultures there are in the United States and each patch is connected even though everyone is different

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