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 uses words with strong emotional connotations to present an anecdote from his life.
B
Anaya establishes his credibility as a published Chicano author by discussing his career experience.
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 his credibility: he notes that he has written for a quarter century, been published for eighteen years, and participated in the Chicano Movement. These career experiences position him as a knowledgeable Chicano author. He does not tell a personal story about becoming published, so the anecdote and sympathy choices do not fit.
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