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What is one reason the author uses different types of English in her writing and speech?
How did the author's perception of her mother's English affect her during childhood?
Why does the author think Asian American students often perform better in math than English?
The author’s mother uses perfect standard English in her daily conversations.
The author’s husband did not notice when the author switched English forms while talking with her mother.
The author’s mother often corrected her English grammar to sound more standard when speaking with strangers.
Why did the author decide to envision her mother as the reader of her stories?
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How did the author’s childhood experiences influence her decision to study English instead of pre-med?
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What does the author mean by describing some Englishes as 'broken' or 'limited,' and why does she wince when using these terms?
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What does the author mean by her mother's English being described as vivid and direct?
Which social dynamic does the author reflect on regarding her mother's English?
The author initially felt proud of her mother's English skills as a child.
The author switched to using standard English when her mother was present to impress her audience.
What does the author suggest about the impact of family language on children's language development?
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What motivated the author to begin writing fiction, despite her initial career path in pre-med?
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