Question

read the excerpt from cristina garcias dreaming in cuban.
if it were up to me, id record other things. like the time there was a freak hailstorm in the congo and the women took it as a sign that they should rule... why dont i know anything about them? who chooses what we should know or whats important? i know i have to decide these things for myself. most of what ive learned thats important ive learned on my own, or from my grandmother.
what does the excerpt reveal about cristina garcia?
her background in journalism has made the writing of realistic fiction more difficult for her.
her background in journalism has helped her research and use realistic details in her fiction.
her background in journalism has prevented her from using magic realism in her fiction.
her background in journalism has caused her to become an efficient and thorough editor.

Explanation:

The excerpt shows that the narrator (who is part of the fictional work, but the question is about the author's background implications). The mention of recording things (like the freak hailstorm in the Congo - a specific detail) implies research and use of realistic details. Journalism background would involve research and gathering of such details for writing.

Answer:

Her background in journalism has helped her research and use realistic details in her fiction.