story "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan and answer the question that follows. A man who watched me play in the park suggested that my mother allow me to play in local chess tournaments. My mother smiled graciously, an answer that meant nothing. I desperately wanted to go, but I bit back my tongue. I knew she would not let me play among strangers. So as we walked home I said in a small voice that I didn't want to play in the local tournament. They would have American rules. If I lost, I would bring shame on my family. "Is shame you fall down nobody push you," said my mother. Why does the narrator bite back her tongue?

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Nikolai Wright

11 July, 23:20

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Ibrahim Weeks · Answer 1

I think she bit her tongue back because she knew her mom would not let her play among stranger. i think im almost positive thats why