Question

the latina side of my identity was forged and closely nurtured by my family through our shared experiences and traditions.
—\a latina judge’s voice,\
sonia sotomayor
how do the words forged and nurtured affect the meaning of this passage?
they reveal a lack of family involvement during the speaker’s childhood.
they explain the speaker’s need for attention as a child.
they reveal the importance of growing up as a latina.
they show the strong connection between the speaker and her family.

Explanation:

The words "forged" and "nurtured" imply a process of creation and care. In the context of the passage, it means the speaker's Latina identity was developed and maintained by her family through shared experiences and traditions. This indicates a strong connection between the speaker and her family.

Answer:

They show the strong connection between the speaker and her family.