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We’re waiting for the awful grandmother who is inside dropping pesos into la ofrenda box before the altar to La Divina Providencia. Lighting votive candles and genuflecting. Blessing herself and kissing her thumb. Running a crystal rosary between her fingers. Mumbling, mumbling, mumbling.
–“Mericans,”
Sandra Cisneros
Which elements of cultural heritage are revealed in this passage? Check all of the answers that are correct.
language
art
religion
folklore
customs
clothing
–“Mericans,”
Sandra Cisneros
Which elements of cultural heritage are revealed in this passage? Check all of the answers that are correct.
language
art
religion
folklore
customs
clothing
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Which details in the story reveal the influence of American cultural heritage on the children? Check each correct answer below.
“Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants.”
“shoots me with an invisible machine gun”
“grandmother knits the names of the dead and the living into one long prayer”
“‘I’m the Lone Ranger, you’re Tonto.’”
“Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants.”
“shoots me with an invisible machine gun”
“grandmother knits the names of the dead and the living into one long prayer”
“‘I’m the Lone Ranger, you’re Tonto.’”
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GPT-4o mini
The elements of cultural heritage revealed in this passage include:
- **Religion**: The act of lighting votive candles, genuflecting, blessing oneself, and the reference to "La Divina Providencia" indicate religious practices and beliefs.
- **Folklore**: The reference to the altar and the cultural rituals suggests elements of folklore tied to traditions and beliefs practiced within the community.
- **Customs**: The activities described, such as dropping pesos into the ofrenda box and using a rosary, reflect cultural customs associated with honoring and seeking blessings.
Therefore, the correct answers are **religion**, **folklore**, and **customs**.
- **Religion**: The act of lighting votive candles, genuflecting, blessing oneself, and the reference to "La Divina Providencia" indicate religious practices and beliefs.
- **Folklore**: The reference to the altar and the cultural rituals suggests elements of folklore tied to traditions and beliefs practiced within the community.
- **Customs**: The activities described, such as dropping pesos into the ofrenda box and using a rosary, reflect cultural customs associated with honoring and seeking blessings.
Therefore, the correct answers are **religion**, **folklore**, and **customs**.
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GPT-4o mini
Certainly! Let's analyze the passage again to identify the elements of cultural heritage presented:
1. **Language**: The passage includes a mixture of English and Spanish, reflecting bilingualism and the cultural identity of the characters.
2. **Religion**: The actions of lighting votive candles, blessing oneself, genuflecting, and the reference to La Divina Providencia indicate religious practices.
3. **Folklore**: The rituals described, such as using a rosary and the practice of leaving offerings, suggest elements of folklore that are part of cultural storytelling and beliefs.
4. **Customs**: The behaviors shown, like dropping pesos into the ofrenda box and the specific practices associated with honoring the divine, reflect cultural customs.
However, **art** and **clothing** do not seem to be specifically referenced in this passage.
Thus, the correct elements of cultural heritage revealed in the passage are **language**, **religion**, **folklore**, and **customs**.
1. **Language**: The passage includes a mixture of English and Spanish, reflecting bilingualism and the cultural identity of the characters.
2. **Religion**: The actions of lighting votive candles, blessing oneself, genuflecting, and the reference to La Divina Providencia indicate religious practices.
3. **Folklore**: The rituals described, such as using a rosary and the practice of leaving offerings, suggest elements of folklore that are part of cultural storytelling and beliefs.
4. **Customs**: The behaviors shown, like dropping pesos into the ofrenda box and the specific practices associated with honoring the divine, reflect cultural customs.
However, **art** and **clothing** do not seem to be specifically referenced in this passage.
Thus, the correct elements of cultural heritage revealed in the passage are **language**, **religion**, **folklore**, and **customs**.
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GPT-4o mini
The details in the story that reveal the influence of American cultural heritage on the children include:
1. **“shoots me with an invisible machine gun”**: This phrase reflects elements of American pop culture, particularly the influence of toys, games, and media where firearms and action play a role.
2. **“‘I’m the Lone Ranger, you’re Tonto.’”**: This reference directly points to American cultural icons, as The Lone Ranger and Tonto are characters from a popular American television and radio series, embodying aspects of American folklore and media.
The other two details:
- **“Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants.”**: This primarily reflects cultural norms and attitudes rather than a direct influence of American culture specifically.
- **“grandmother knits the names of the dead and the living into one long prayer”**: This describes a traditional practice that relates more to cultural heritage rather than directly indicating American influence.
Therefore, the correct answers that show the influence of American cultural heritage on the children are:
- **“shoots me with an invisible machine gun”**
- **“‘I’m the Lone Ranger, you’re Tonto.’”**
1. **“shoots me with an invisible machine gun”**: This phrase reflects elements of American pop culture, particularly the influence of toys, games, and media where firearms and action play a role.
2. **“‘I’m the Lone Ranger, you’re Tonto.’”**: This reference directly points to American cultural icons, as The Lone Ranger and Tonto are characters from a popular American television and radio series, embodying aspects of American folklore and media.
The other two details:
- **“Ladies don’t come to church dressed in pants.”**: This primarily reflects cultural norms and attitudes rather than a direct influence of American culture specifically.
- **“grandmother knits the names of the dead and the living into one long prayer”**: This describes a traditional practice that relates more to cultural heritage rather than directly indicating American influence.
Therefore, the correct answers that show the influence of American cultural heritage on the children are:
- **“shoots me with an invisible machine gun”**
- **“‘I’m the Lone Ranger, you’re Tonto.’”**
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