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 passage talks about the author's parents' journey due to poverty and their success in providing a better life. The author is grateful and mentions how her Latina identity was nurtured by her family through shared experiences and traditions, showing pride in family and culture.

Answer:

They express pride in family and culture.