Question

if we leave out our tortillas - and by that i mean the language, history, cultural values and themes of our literature - the very culture were portraying will die. publishing has often forced us to do just that. trade publishers who control publishing in this country continue to have a very narrow view of the literature of this country. - \take the tortillas out of your poetry,\ rudolfo anaya anaya uses the word \tortillas\ as a symbol for mexican american culture. what is anaya claiming by choosing the word \tortillas\? publishing companies do not appreciate mexican american culture. trade publishers force authors to do what the rest of the country wants them to do. mexican american culture has to be part of mexican american literature to remain alive.

Explanation:

Anaya uses "tortillas" as a symbol for Mexican American culture. The text states that leaving out these elements (language, history, etc., symbolized by tortillas) would lead to the death of the culture being portrayed. The third option aligns with this as it emphasizes the necessity of Mexican American culture (represented by tortillas) in Mexican American literature for its survival. The first option is too broad about publishing companies' appreciation. The second option focuses on trade publishers' force on authors rather than the core claim about culture and literature.

Answer:

Mexican American culture has to be part of Mexican American literature to remain alive.