Lines 11-18: What key concept does Soto develop? How do the sentences in these lines build on that idea?

Answers with Explanations:

1. What key concept does Soto develop?

The key concept in Lines 11-18 focuses on the fact that both men and women worked with blue-collar jobs. They worked for many years and endured their hard work until they got older.

2. How do the sentences in these lines build on that idea?

The sentences in Lines 11-18 describes the grandmother and grandfather's job precisely. It tells the length of time that both of them spent on their jobs. The grandmother worked until she retired at the age of 65, while the grandfather also did the same. It also shows that their job was passed to their children as the text mentioned, " ... as did his children."