The latehomecomer 1.Lines 9–15: What sense or senses does Yang’s description appeal to? What is the effect of her description?

2.Lines 16–25: Examine Yang’s comparison of her family’s situation to that of a pioneer family. What does the comparison reveal about her?

3.Lines 66–74: What simile does Yang use to give a first view inside the house? What is the effect of the comparison?

4.Lines 92–93: What simile does Yang use to give readers a final impression of the house? What does this comparison suggest about the house?

5. Lines 101–107: Which word or phrase is repeated in these lines? What idea or feeling does the repetition emphasize?