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1 November, 16:14

Waverly recalls, "I said in a small voice that I didn't want

to play in the local tournament. They would have

American rules. If I lost, I would bring shame on my

family" (Paragraph 37). How does this message convince

her mother to agree to the tournament?

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  1. 1 November, 18:15
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    - By using the strategy of invisible strength.

    Explanation:

    'The Rules of the Game' authored by Amy Tan which is narrated by Waverly in first person narrative and primarily conveys the idea of 'manipulation in communication' to learn the art of life and get what they want. Waverly is a young Chinese girl who possesses more American etiquette as compared to Chinese and therefore, she loves to play Chess. The given excerpt reveals that Waverly persuades her mother to let her play chess through 'the strategy of invisible strength' (art of manipulation in communication) which she learnt from her mother during her childhood.
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