#1 - Main Point

[jrc3813]

I'm having trouble seeing why B is wrong. The author mentions the mixture of Spanish and English in the first paragraph, and then in the second he says how many Mexican Americans are only a generation away from agrarian culture of their ancestors implying a quick transition. Is it because he gives an alternate reason for the mixture "it resonates with the authors' bicultural experiences"?

[Steven Palmer]

Hi jrc3813,

The problem with Answer Choice (B) is probably that it is too specific. While yes, as (B) states, the Mexican writing is largely tied to the establishment and the agrarian nature is more prominent in Mexican-American writing, that is not the overall main point here.

Instead, Answer Choice (C) is correct because it encompasses more of the passage, and displays the conclusion that is described in the last paragraph, which is generally about how Mexican-American writing brings together both cultures to form a new one.

Hope this helps!
Steven