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 talks about recording events (like the hailstorm in the Congo) which shows an interest in details. Journalism background often involves researching and using details. The other options either go against the idea (like making writing difficult or preventing magic realism which isn't indicated) or talk about being an editor (not relevant here).

Answer:

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