Exploring Cultural Identity through Language — Quiz
Question 6 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from “Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry.” I do not believe we should have to leave out the crucial elements of our language and culture to contribute to American literature, but, unfortunately, this is a conclusion I am forced to reach. I have been writing for a quarter century, and have been a published author for eighteen years. As a writer, I was part of the Chicano Movement which created a new literature in this country. Which best describes how Anaya effectively uses rhetoric in the excerpt to convince readers that his conclusion is justified?
Answer
A
Anaya establishes his credibility as a published Chicano author by discussing his career experience.
B
Anaya uses words with strong emotional connotations to present an anecdote from his life.
C
Anaya presents factual evidence about the Chicano Movement creating a new literature.
D
Anaya gains readers’ sympathy by relating a story about his efforts to become a published author.
Explanation
Anaya supports his conclusion by establishing ethos, or credibility: he notes that he has written for twenty-five years, been published for eighteen years, and participated in the Chicano Movement. These details show that he speaks from long experience as a Chicano author. The excerpt does not tell a story about his efforts to get published, so C and D do not fit.
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