A student is writing a paragraph about "Broken Chain" and makes the point that Alfonso will go to great lengths to improve his a

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A student is writing a paragraph about "Broken Chain" and makes the point that Alfonso will go to great lengths to improve his a

ppearance. Which detail from the story would best illustrate this point?
He wants “cuts” like the “Aztec warrior standing on a pyramid.”
He thinks he would look good with “his hair razored into a V in the back.”
He spends hours in front of the mirror “trying to herd his teeth into place.”
He polishes his bike until it gleams “like a handful of dimes.”

English

2 answers:

seraphim [2.5K] · Answer 1 · 2026-02-25T18:10:51+03:00

Answer:

D: He makes his bike shine brightly, comparable to a collection of dimes.

Explanation:

Gary Soto's short story “Broken Chain” explores the challenges of adolescence through the character Alfonso. He is unhappy with his appearance but is eager to impress a girl named Sandra.

Alfonso's effort to shine his bike like a handful of dimes is motivated by his desire to impress Sandra, as highlighted in the passage.

Lady bird [2.7K] · Answer 2 · 2026-02-25T18:12:01+03:00

Lady bird [2.7K]8 days ago

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Answer:

The correct answer is that he polishes his bike until it shines like “a handful of dimes.”

Explanation: