Question

the author uses the phrase peaks english, you can communicate with the bosses to initially define the narrators role as favored son. how does the excerpt later refine the meaning of this term? (r.4)
a it emphasizes the narrators inherent privilege and ease in navigating the dominant culture.
b it reveals the narrators desire to maintain his elevated status within the family despite their hardships.
c it demonstrates how this ability becomes a tool for advocacy and resistance against exploitation, transforming favored into a position of responsibility and potential risk.
d it suggests that the narrators linguistic skill ultimately isolates him from his familys shared experiences.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The phrase "favored son" refinement here would need to go beyond just inherent privilege. The later refinement likely adds more depth, so A is not correct.
• Option B: The question is about refining the meaning of "favored son" in relation to the phrase about speaking English. There's no indication of maintaining status despite family hardships, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The ability to speak English (which defines the initial "favored son" role) can be used as a tool for advocacy against exploitation. This transforms the role from just being favored to one with responsibility and risk, which refines the meaning.
• Option D: There's no indication that the linguistic skill isolates him from family experiences. The focus is on refining the role, not isolation, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. It demonstrates how this ability becomes a tool for advocacy and resistance against exploitation, transforming "favored" into a position of responsibility and potential risk.