Which quotation from Amy Tan's "Two Kinds" effectively supports the universal theme that parents' expectations can lead to childhood rebellion? "In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect." "'I'm not going to play anymore,' I said nonchalantly. 'Why should I? I'm not a genius.'" "'No, this your piano,' she said firmly. 'Always your piano. You only one can play.'" "I played a few bars, surprised at how easily the notes came back to me."

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Jarrett

9 October, 15:37

Which quotation from Amy Tan's "Two Kinds" effectively supports the universal theme that parents' expectations can lead to childhood rebellion? "In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect." "'I'm not going to play anymore,' I said nonchalantly. 'Why should I? I'm not a genius.'" "'No, this your piano,' she said firmly. 'Always your piano. You only one can play.'" "I played a few bars, surprised at how easily the notes came back to me."

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Mekhi Weaver · Answer 1

Answer: B) "'I'm not going to play anymore,' I said nonchalantly. 'Why should I? I'm not a genius.'"

Explanation: The quotation from Amy Tan's "Two Kinds" that best supports the universal thee that parents' expectations can lead to childhood rebellion is "'I'm not going to play anymore,' I said nonchalantly. 'Why should I? I'm not a genius'" in that phrase, the speaker expresses that if she can't achieve her parents' expectation (to be a genius playing the piano), she decides that she won't play anymore.