Question

from \speaking arabic.\
neighbors file in to say, \keef ha-lik?\—how are you?—the door opening into a thousand
which best explains how nye’s word choice helps establish her voice in the excerpt?
nye translates a phrase into english to argue her position that coming from a multicultural heritage is best.
nye uses figurative language to support her opinion that staying connected to one’s heritage makes life richer.
nye uses literal language to assert her point of view that staying connected to one’s heritage is a serious matter.
nye translates a phrase into english to emphasize her feeling that coming from a multicultural heritage is
confusing.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt doesn't argue that multicultural heritage is "best"—it's about connection to heritage, not comparing. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The phrase "the door opening into a thousand rooms" is figurative (metaphor for rich experiences from heritage), and the translation of "Keef ha - lik?" (How are you?) along with neighbors filing in shows connection to heritage enriches life. This fits.
• Option 3: The language isn't literal (the door metaphor is figurative), and "serious" isn't the tone. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The excerpt shows richness, not confusion from multicultural heritage. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Nye uses figurative language to support her opinion that staying connected to one’s heritage makes life richer.