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Question 9 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY

According to the speaker’s perspective in the poem “The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica,” what is poetic about the deli?

Answer
A
the complaints about the high cost of imported products
B
the emotional attachment to things that are reminders of heritage
C
the intellectual conversations that take place inside the deli
D
the beauty of the woman who works behind the counter

Explanation

The deli is poetic because its familiar foods and products connect customers to their cultural heritage and memories of home. These everyday objects carry deep emotional meaning, which makes the deli more than just a place to shop. So the best answer is the emotional attachment to things that are reminders of heritage.

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