Question

Which excerpt from "Broken Chain" could be used to support the idea that Gary Soto uses imagery in his writing?

His [Alfonso’s] father had come home that evening from a softball game, happy that his team had drilled four homers in a thirteen-to-five bashing of Color Tile.
His [Alfonso’s] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long.
Every few steps, the girl, whose name was Sandra, would look at him out of the corner of her eye, and Alfonso would look away.
Alfonso couldn’t believe his luck. What a brother! What a pal! He promised to take Ernie’s turn next time it was his turn to do the dishes.

Answer 1

Answer: His [Alfonso’s] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long.

Explanation: I believe that it would be this one, as Imagery in writing is about describing things so the reader can picture it. (I think)

Answer 2

Answer:

B His [Alfonso’s] thumbs were tired and wrinkled and pink, the way they got when he stayed in the bathtub too long.