Latina Poetry as an Expression of Cultural Heritage
Question 8 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)
Read the passage from “The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica.”all wanting the comfortof spoken Spanish, to gaze upon the family portraitof her plain wide face, her ample bosomresting on her plump arms, her look of maternal interestas they speak to her and each otherof their dreams and their disillusions—Which best describes the role of the speaker?
Answer
A
The speaker is describing a scene in the third person as a sentimental observer.
B
The speaker is describing a scene in the third person as a critical observer.
C
The speaker is describing a past personal experience in the first person.
D
The speaker is describing a present personal experience in the first person.
Explanation
The speaker describes the people and the woman in the deli using third-person references such as “they” and “her,” rather than speaking about a personal experience as “I.” The details emphasize comfort, family, and maternal care, creating a sympathetic, sentimental tone. So the speaker is a sentimental observer, not a critical one.
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