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read the excerpt from \like mexicans.\
we talk for an hour and had apple ple and coffee, slowly. finally, we got up with carolyn taking my hand.
slightly embarrassed, i tried to pull away but her grip held me. i let her have her way as she led me down the
hallway with her mother right behind me. . . . carolyn waved again. i looked, back, waving. . . . her people
were like mexicans, only different.
which best explains how soto’s text structure helps establish his voice in the excerpt?
soto compares his experience to his wife’s experience in order to criticize marriage in a multicultural society.
soto lists a series of events to present guidelines on how to live in a multicultural society.
soto relates a story from his life to make a point about what it means to live in a multicultural society.
soto uses a cause-and-effect format to show how a person’s heritage can limit his or her marriage choices.

Explanation:

The text presents a personal story (talking, having apple pie and coffee, Carolyn taking the narrator's hand, etc.). This story - telling (narrative) is used to convey a message about living in a multicultural society (mention of "Her people were like Mexicans, only different").

• The first option about criticizing marriage is not supported as the text is more about the experience in a multicultural context rather than criticizing marriage.
• The second option of presenting guidelines is incorrect as there are no "guidelines" listed; it's a personal account.
• The fourth option about cause - and - effect and heritage limiting marriage choices is not in line with the text. The text is more about the experience of being in a multicultural situation through a personal story.

Answer:

Soto relates a story from his life to make a point about what it means to live in a multicultural society.