What is the connotative meaning of the phrase “the ghost does not ache so much” as it is used in the excerpt? It implies that she is trying to forget her childhood experiences from when she lived on Mango Street.

It means that Esperanza was most likely tormented by a ghost in her house on Mango Street.

It suggests that Esperanza is haunted by the things she witnesses on Mango Street.

It indicates that through her writing, Esperanza releases the emotions that plague her about her life.

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

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what lesson are you referencing?

in what passage i'm sorry but i don't see anything there.