3. Which of the following statements best reflects how the author's own experiences may have influenced ideas in the novel?
A. Yep was fascinated by the flying machines as a young boy.
B. Yep understood the cultural differences that can create barriers among people.
C. Yep struggled to learn the English language and had a hard time communicating with others.***
D. Yep was raised in America and never felt truly connected to his Chinese heritage.
Help appreciated. :D
So what is the answer to the question since that is why I came here in the first place.
I disagree.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/laurence-yep
i think its d Mrs. Sue
D is right.
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To answer the question, we need to analyze the options and determine which one reflects how the author's own experiences may have influenced ideas in the novel.
Option A states that Yep was fascinated by flying machines as a young boy. While this information provides insight into the author's personal interests, it does not necessarily connect to the ideas in the novel.
Option B suggests that Yep understood cultural differences that create barriers among people. This statement provides some insight into the author's perspective and could potentially be related to the ideas explored in the novel. However, it does not directly link to the author's own experiences.
Option C states that Yep struggled to learn the English language and had a hard time communicating with others. This option directly connects to the author's personal experiences, implying potential influences on the ideas presented in the novel. It suggests that the challenges of language and communication may be explored in the book.
Option D suggests that Yep was raised in America and never felt connected to his Chinese heritage. While this information provides some background on the author's cultural background, it does not directly address the influence on ideas in the novel.
Considering these options, the statement that best reflects how the author's own experiences may have influenced ideas in the novel is option C: Yep struggled to learn the English language and had a hard time communicating with others.