Question

america has a deeply confused image of itself that is in perpetual tension. we are a nation that takes pride in our ethnic diversity, recognizing its importance in shaping our society and in adding richness to its existence. yet, we simultaneously insist that we can and must function and live in a race- and color-blind way that ignores these very differences that in other contexts we laud. -“a latina judge’s voice,” sonia sotomayor how do the underlined phrases affect the meaning and tone of this passage? they show diversity. they demand change. they celebrate diversity. they express a moral dilemma.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the underlined phrases: "deeply confused image", "perpetual tension", and "race - and color - blind way" along with the context. The passage shows that America is proud of ethnic diversity but also insists on a way that ignores those differences. This presents a conflict or a moral dilemma as the nation has conflicting stances.
2. Evaluate the options:

• Option A: The phrases are not about showing diversity but about the conflict regarding diversity, so A is wrong.
• Option B: The phrases do not demand change; they present a conflict, so B is wrong.
• Option C: The phrases are not celebrating diversity but showing the conflict in how America views diversity, so C is wrong.
• Option D: The conflicting stances (pride in diversity but ignoring differences) express a moral dilemma, so D is correct.

Answer:

D. They express a moral dilemma.