What effect do the words Oom-pah and Gorditas have on the passage? They emphasize cultural diversity.They represent Nye’s heritage.They show Nye’s favorite foods.They show how the food stands are all the same.

“Oom-pah” suggests a musical or cultural tradition, while “gorditas” refers to a Mexican food. Placing these different cultural references together highlights the variety of backgrounds and influences in the passage. They emphasize cultural diversity, rather than showing that the food stands are all the same.

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