Read this excerpt from "the all-american slurp."

in china we never ate celery raw, or any other kind of vegetable raw. we always had to disinfect the vegetables in boiling water first. when we were presented with our first relish tray, the raw celery caught us unprepared.

what story element does the author develop in this excerpt?

conflict between family members
characterization of the lin family
plot details about the gleasons’ party
setting details about the lins’ hometown

Reread paragraph 4 what direct impact did the efforts of individuals like ava deer have

When the author quotes the actress sarah brown as saying, i truly believe that this film gives an important message to audiences, the author is using a) repetition. b) a testimonial. c) an ethical appeal. d) the bandwagon method.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?