Read the excerpt from "Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry."
My friend had concluded that if he took his language and culture out of his poetry, he stood a better chance of receiving a fellowship. He took out his native language, the poetic patois of our reality, the rich mixture of Spanish, English, pachuco and street talk which we know so well. In other words, he took the tortillas out of his poetry, which is to say he took the soul out of his poetry.
Which best explains how Anaya's tone establishes his voice in the excerpt?
Anaya's tone is humorous, which reflects his desire to highlight the topic.
Anaya's tone is easy-going, which reflects his lack of concern about the topic.
Anaya's tone is passionate, which reflects his strong feelings about the topic.
Anaya's tone is joyful, which reflects his determination to celebrate the topic.
Answer: Anaya's tone is passionate, which reflects his strong feelings about the topic.
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Figurative Language is the stylistic technique employed here.
Explanation:
The poem given here is good example of figurative language as there are many events that are directly or indirectly compared to one another and thus bound seamlessly together to make a beautiful image journey through the lines.
The figurative use of the word wardrobe to open a new world for the person and then their use of imagery to describe their new surroundings is one of the rime and the most clear examples here of that happening.
The answer Is A. by pausing for thought and asking for clarification.
