Question

read the excerpt from a latina judges voice by hon. sonia sotomayor. like many other immigrants to this great land, my parents came because of poverty and to attempt to find and secure a better life for themselves and the family that they hoped to have. they largely succeeded. for that, my brother and i are very grateful. the story of that success is what made me and what makes me the latina that i am. the latina side of my identity was forged and closely nurtured by my family through our shared experiences and traditions. how do the underlined words and phrases affect the meaning and tone of this passage? they express pride in family and culture. they express the importance of education. they convey a feeling of sadness. they convey a feeling of seriousness.

Explanation:

The underlined words talk about the author's parents' journey for a better life and how her family - culture shaped her. It reflects pride in family and culture. There's no emphasis on education, sadness, or seriousness as the main tone.

Answer:

They express pride in family and culture.