Read the sentence. The speaker of Okita’s poem tries to present herself in ways that have little to do with her customs. Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

Academic vocabulary uses precise, formal words. “Attempts to characterize” is a more academic way to say “tries to present,” and “heritage” is a precise term for the customs and traditions connected to a person’s culture. Choice A best preserves the sentence’s meaning while using academic vocabulary.

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