The correct answer is: Anaya compares "tortillas" to "the soul" of a Mexican-American writer, emphasizing his belief that writers must be allowed to express their culture and heritage.
Explanation:
In this excerpt, Anaya uses a passionate tone, accompanied by his strong feelings about the topic. He considers that every writer should express his/her culture and heritage, by comparing "tortillas" with the "soul" of the writer. He actually wants to say that each writer should include his/her heritage into the poetry he/she writes and proudly speak of that.
