Question

why cant i forget the earnest eyes of the man who said to me in jordan, until you speak arabic, you will not understand pain? ridiculous, i thought. he went on, something to do with an arab carrying sorrow in the back of the skull that only language cracks. a few words couldnt do it. a general passive understanding wasnt enough. at a neighborhood fair in texas, somewhere between the german oom - pah sausage stand and the mexican gorditas booth, i overheard a young man say to his friend, i wish i had a heritage. sometimes i feel — so lonely for one. and the tall american trees were dangling their thick. what is nyes purpose in her essay? to show that everyone has a cultural heritage complete which appeal does the anecdote about the young man use? retry

Explanation:

The first - part of the text shows Nye's exploration of language and cultural understanding. The anecdote about the young man wishing for a heritage emphasizes the theme of cultural heritage. As for the appeal of the anecdote, the young man's statement about longing for a heritage evokes emotions, so it is an emotional appeal.

Answer:

What is Nye's purpose in her essay? - to show that everyone has a cultural heritage
Which appeal does the anecdote about the young man use? - Emotional appeal