Question

read the excerpt from \take the tortillas out of your poetry.\
i do not believe we should have to leave out the crucial elements of our language and culture to contribute to american literature, but, unfortunately, this is a conclusion i am forced to reach. i have been writing for a quarter century, and have been a published author for eighteen years. as a writer, i was part of the chicano movement which created a new literature in this country.
which best describes how anaya effectively uses rhetoric in the excerpt to convince readers that his conclusion is justified?
anaya uses words with strong emotional connotations to present an anecdote from his life.
anaya establishes his credibility as a published chicano author by discussing his career experience.
anaya presents factual evidence about the chicano movement creating a new literature.
anaya gains readers’ sympathy by relating a story about his efforts to become a published author.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt doesn't focus on an anecdote with emotional connotations; it's about career experience, not an anecdote. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Anaya mentions his writing duration (quarter century, 18 years as published author) and being part of the Chicano Movement. This establishes his credibility as a Chicano author to support his conclusion.
• Option 3: The statement about the Chicano Movement creating new literature is a claim, not factual evidence presented to justify his conclusion. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The excerpt isn't about gaining sympathy through his efforts to be published; it's about his career experience to establish credibility. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Anaya establishes his credibility as a published Chicano author by discussing his career experience.