Exploring Cultural Identity through Language Answers

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What is the overall effect of this anecdote?

It allows Anaya to show that the town had very little of interest going on in 1981.

It helps Anaya establish the difference between schools in the past and schools today.

It lets Anaya show that his book was seen as a threat, but it was also powerful.

What is Anaya claiming by choosing the word “tortillas”?

Publishing companies do not appreciate Mexican American culture.

Trade publishers force authors to do what the rest of the country wants them to do.

Mexican American culture has to be part of Mexican American literature to remain alive.

What overall tone does Anaya use and why?

an earnest tone to stress the importance of culture

an angry tone to claim that censors see only one thing

an entertaining tone to show that people enjoy stories of past cultures

What is the effect of Anaya’s tone and voice on the overall passage?

It explains that offensive language is an important part of culture.

It shows that his goal for writing is to preserve culture, not to offend people.

It creates a tense scene between censors and cultural preservationists.

Anaya uses the word “tortillas” as a symbol for .

Mexican American food

Mexican American culture

Mexican American literature

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