Question

read the excerpt from rudolfo anayas essay \take the tortillas out of your poetry.\

tortillas and poetry. they go hand in hand. books nourish the spirit, bread nourishes our bodies. our distinct cultures nourish each one of us, and as we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures, we become freer and freer. . . .

i dont know anyone who doesnt like to sample different ethnic foods, the breads of many many groups; just as many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world. i travel to foreign countries, and i know more about myself as i learn more about my fellow human beings. censorship imposes itself in my path of knowledge, and that activity can be justified by no one.

which phrase from the excerpt best helps the reader identify the authors purpose?

\i know more about myself as i learn more about my fellow human beings\
\i dont know anyone who doesnt like to sample different ethnic foods\
\many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world\
\we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures\

Explanation:

Analyze the author's central argument and purpose

The essay "Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry" argues against censorship and for the preservation and celebration of cultural identity (represented by "tortillas") in literature. The author emphasizes that experiencing diverse cultures through literature makes us freer and helps us understand each other.

Evaluate the connection of each option to the main purpose

• "I know more about myself as I learn more about my fellow human beings": Focuses on personal growth through travel/interaction.
• "I don't know anyone who doesn't like to sample different ethnic foods": A literal statement about food preferences used as an analogy.
• "many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world": Describes a general reading habit.
• "we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures": Directly connects to the central thesis that engaging with the art and literature of diverse cultures is what nourishes us and makes us "freer and freer."

Select the best supporting phrase

The phrase "we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures" directly supports the author's purpose of advocating for cultural representation and diversity in literature to achieve intellectual freedom.

Answer:

• (A) "I know more about myself as I learn more about my fellow human beings"
• (B) "I don't know anyone who doesn't like to sample different ethnic foods"
• (C) "many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world"
• (D) "we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures" (Correct answer)