<span>utilizing the power of environment</span>
The correct answer is C. <span>Soto relates a story from his life to make a point about what it means to live in a multicultural society.
The other answers can be eliminated because this excerpt is not criticizing marriage, presenting guidelines on how to live, or showing how one's heritage can limit choices.
Instead, he is relating a story from his life to show what it means to live in a multicultural society. Ultimately, even though people may be from different cultures, they still share many similarities. This is made clear by the final line: Her people were like Mexicans, only different.</span>
