Question

read the excerpt from justice sotomayor’s speech “latina judge’s voice.” excerpt: for me, a very special part of my being latina is the mucho, a platos de arroz, gandules y pernil—rice, beans and pork—that i have eaten at countless family holidays, because, like most latinos, i have a deep feeling for gandules, pig feet with beans; and la lengua y orejas de cochinita, pig’s tongue and ears. i bet the mexican - americans in this room are thinking that puerto ricans have unusual food tastes. some of us, like me, do. how does the speaker’s use of spanish names for food most affect the tone and meaning of this excerpt? \\(\circ\\) it shows her strong connection to her heritage. \\(\circ\\) it demonstrates how unusual puerto rican food is. \\(\circ\\) it exemplifies a frustration with the united states. \\(\circ\\) it deliberately excludes non - spanish speakers.

Explanation:

The excerpt focuses on the speaker's pride in her Puerto Rican/Latina food traditions, which are a core part of her cultural heritage. The use of Spanish food names highlights her connection to this background, rather than demonstrating frustration, excluding others, or only showing how common the food is.

Answer:

A. It shows her strong connection to her heritage.