4. All of the following items are anecdotes in "It Can't Be Helped" except the description of
a. being the only Asian in the Ocean Park class
b. the narrator's emotions
c. the mother's breaking dishes
d. the bus arriving in Manzanar
B?
Thanks
-MC
Right.
Yes, you are correct. The description of the bus arriving in Manzanar is not an anecdote in the story "It Can't Be Helped". An anecdote is a short, interesting story or incident that is used to illustrate a point or entertain the reader. In this case, the anecdotes include the narrator's experience of being the only Asian in the Ocean Park class, the narrator's emotions, and the mother breaking dishes. The arrival of the bus in Manzanar is not described as an anecdote in the story.
To determine which item in the story "It Can't Be Helped" is not classified as an anecdote, we need to identify the characteristics of an anecdote first. An anecdote is a short and specific personal story or account that is used to illustrate a point or create an emotional connection with the reader.
Now, let's examine the given options:
a. being the only Asian in the Ocean Park class: This option describes a personal experience of the narrator, making it an anecdote.
b. the narrator's emotions: This option refers to the inner feelings and reactions of the narrator, which can be considered as a personal experience or an anecdote.
c. the mother's breaking dishes: This option describes a specific incident involving the mother, representing a personal story and therefore an anecdote.
d. the bus arriving in Manzanar: This option seemingly describes a factual event rather than a personal story or experience. It does not show a unique perspective or connect to the narrator's personal journey, making it the correct answer.
Thus, the correct answer is d. the bus arriving in Manzanar. It does not meet the criteria of an anecdote as it lacks personal involvement or emotional connection.