Monthly Archives: October 2018

How does Anzaldna’s use of actual Spanish words add to her voice? 2. Is there a difference in how certain languages perceived in America? 3. How does the Phrase “linguist terrorism” add to Anzaldna’s message that certain language are discriminated … Continue reading →

Amy Tan’s Mother Tongue  How are “different types of English” used in our daily lives? Who do we speak to while using these forms of English? Are Amy’s views of English exams and word analogies being judgemental correct to you? Why … Continue reading →

How to Tame a Wild Tongue by Gloria Anzaldua How does Anzaldua deal with her struggles when she speaks Chicano Spanish? Why do you think Anzaldua uses Spanish in her writing? What does the author mean when she states, “Yet … Continue reading →

Why do you think that people are frustrated with the laws requiring that half of any commercial sign in a foreign language be in English? Do you think Lee’s mother could have communicated without having to speak English? Why do you think … Continue reading →