Question

ow does the culturally specific language used by Sotomayor appeal to the audience?

It demonstrates how different she is from others.
It demonstrates why she is such an effective judge.
It demonstrates why having a Latina background is important.
It demonstrates the importance of ethnicity as part of identity.

Answer 1

It demonstrates the importance of ethnicity as part of identity.

Using Spanish terms and cultural references connects with readers, humanizes her, validates Latino experiences, and supports her point that her background shapes her perspective and judicial outlook.