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:

El fragmento muestra que la autora tiene un enfoque crítico y reflexivo sobre la selección de la información y la importancia. Esto sugiere que su experiencia en el periodismo (que implica la recopilación y presentación de detalles realistas) la ha ayudado a investigar y usar detalles realistas en su ficción.

Answer:

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