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What primary theme does the author emphasize about language in the provided context?
Why did the author find her mother's English to be 'perfectly clear' and natural?
What reason does the author suggest for why many Asian American students are encouraged to pursue math and science over writing?
The author’s mother uses only perfect and grammatically correct English at all times.
The author initially felt ashamed of her mother's English because she equated it with the quality of her thoughts.
The author began writing fiction only after many years of freelancing nonfiction writing.
How does the author describe the English she uses with her mother compared to the English she uses in public talks?
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What role did the author's mother play in influencing her writing, especially regarding the imagined reader?
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Why did the author struggle with English achievement tests compared to math tests?
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What impact did the author believe her mother's English had on her educational journey?
How did the author's view of her mother's English change over time?
The author felt confident using formal English around her mother.
The author believed her mother's limited English reflected her mother's thinking's quality.
What does the author mean by describing her mother's English as 'vivid' and 'direct'?
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Discuss the significance of the author's choice to imagine her mother as the reader of her stories.
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