Question

read the excerpt from amy tans essay mother tongue
i know this for a fact, because when i was growing up, my mothers \limited\ english limited my perception of
her. i was ashamed of her english. i believed that her english reflected the quality of what she had to say. that
is, because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect.
which word best describes tans language in this excerpt?
academic
authoritative
conversational
playful

Explanation:

The text has a personal and informal tone, similar to how one might speak in a conversation. It lacks the complex structure and specialized vocabulary of academic writing. It doesn't present itself as having the absolute certainty of authoritative language. And there's no indication of a playful tone.

Answer:

C. conversational