Question

The entire family of thirteen people sit around a dinner table, eating and talking. Malaka says, "My Titos and Titas, my Nanay and Tatay: they all helped raise me."
What does this graphic help the reader understand about the author’s message?

Family can make a person feel overwhelmed.
Family is very important to young women.
Family can help to shape a person’s identity.
Family is the most important factor in identity.

Answer 1

The graphic helps the reader understand that the author's message emphasizes that "Family can help to shape a person’s identity." This is illustrated by Malaka's acknowledgment of her Titos, Titas, Nanay, and Tatay, suggesting that the influence and support of her extended family play a significant role in her upbringing and sense of self.