Question

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determine the main point of the passage. * (1 punto)
the following is an excerpt from \la güera\ by cherríe moraga:
i remember all of my mothers stories, probably much better than she realizes. she is a fine story-teller, recalling every event of her life with the vividness of the present, nothing left detail right down to the cut and color of her dress. i remember stories of her being pulled out of school at the age of five, seven, nine, and eleven to work in the fields, along with her brothers and sisters. . . . i remember stories of my mother lying about her age in order to get a job as a hat-check girl at agua caliente racetrack in tijuana. at fourteen, she was the main support of the family. i can still see her walking home alone at 3 a.m., only to turn all of her salary and tips over to her mother, who was pregnant again, . . .
meanwhile, i was college-prep in school. after classes, i would go with my mother to fill out job applications for her, or write checks for her at the supermarket. we would have the scenario all worked out ahead of time. my mother would sign the check before wed get to the store. then, as wed approach the checkout stand, she would say—within earshot of the cashier—\oh honey you go head and make out the check,\ as if she couldnt be bothered with such an insignificant detail.
i was educated, and wore it with a keen sense of pride and satisfaction, my head propped up with the knowledge, from my mother, that my life would be easier than hers.
what is the main purpose of these paragraphs?
○ to show that the author remembers all of her mothers stories
○ to share a funny anecdote about her mother
○ to contrast the authors experience with her mothers
○ to show that the authors mother had a difficult childhood

Explanation:

The passage centers on the author recalling specific, vivid memories of their mother's life experiences, from childhood work to adult responsibilities. The final paragraph frames these memories as a source of pride for the author, showing the author values and holds these recollections close. The options about a difficult childhood, contrast, or funny anecdote are not supported; the core is the author sharing and holding all their mother's stories.

Answer:

To show that the author remembers all of her mother's stories