Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech — Quiz
Question 6 • CMS 2026-2027 English II CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the excerpt from "A Latina Judge's Voice" by Hon. Sonia Sotomayor. My Latina soul was nourished as I visited and played at my grandmother’s house with my cousins and extended family. They were my friends as I grew up. Being a Latina child was watching the adults playing dominos on Saturday night and us kids playing lotería , bingo, with my grandmother calling out the numbers which we marked on our cards with chickpeas. How do Sotomayor’s descriptions of her family most likely affect readers?
Answer
A
They show readers how Latina families decorate their homes.
B
They describe the struggle Sotomayor endured in becoming a judge.
C
They give readers images of the importance of family.
D
They give readers feelings of hopelessness and desperation.
Explanation
Sotomayor describes spending time with cousins and extended family, playing games, and being with her grandmother. These warm, shared activities help readers picture how family gave her a sense of belonging and joy, so the descriptions emphasize the importance of family. They do not focus on decorating a home or on the struggles of becoming a judge.
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