Question #N600
The author of the novel _The House on Mango Street_ describes a place called Mango Street where the speaker lives. She describes it as a place where "there are no trees, no fences, no yards, and no swings." She also describes it as a place where "the houses are too close, too close."
What is the primary effect of the author's description of Mango Street in this passage?
A. To show that the speaker is a child who is seeing the world through innocent eyes.
B. To demonstrate that the speaker does not feel a sense of belonging in her community.
C. To create a vivid and memorable image of the speaker’s living space.
D. To highlight the socioeconomic challenges faced by the speaker’s community.
Correct Answer is: C
The author's description of Mango Street as a place with "no trees, no fences, no yards, and no swings" and where "the houses are too close, too close" creates a vivid and memorable image of the speaker’s living space. This description helps the reader understand the speaker’s environment and why the speaker might feel a sense of isolation or claustrophobia.