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.It shows the reasons the school board made their decision.
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. It shows the importance of staying angry at people who don’t understand your writing.
Anaya uses the word “tortillas” as a symbol for .
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?
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