The combination of text and graphics helps readers understand the author’s purpose by illustrating that she realizes she has been shaped by different cultures and languages. The chart presents a comparative view of Filipino and Egyptian traditions, highlighting specific cultural practices in food, greetings, and language. This suggests an appreciation for the diversity in her heritage and how it influences her identity. By showcasing these differences visually and textually, the author communicates a deeper understanding of her own background, emphasizing the value of diverse cultural experiences rather than expressing a preference for one culture over another.
A two-column chart with three rows. The left column is titled "Filipinos," and the right column is titled "Egyptians." The first row shows a plate of food from each culture. The caption below the Filipino food says, "Eat with a spoon and fork. Rice is the main staple, eaten with fried or stewed fish/meat." The caption below the Egyptian plate says, "Eat with a fork, knife, or use bread as a utensil. If you’re Muslim, absolutely NO PORK!" The second row shows how people from each country greet older people. In the "Filipino" column, Malaka bows and holds the hand of an older person. It says, "Greeting elders: ask for a blessing, called ‘mano po.’" In the "Egyptian" column, Malaka is first being hugged by an older woman and then giving a kiss to an older woman. It says, "Greeting elders: lots of kisses and hugs!" The third row lists words from each language. The "Filipino" column has Tagalog words, and the "Egyptian" column has Arabic words. Malaka says, "As I grew older, I realized that my mom’s side of my family was different from my Dad’s—in almost every way."
How does the combination of text and graphics help readers understand the author’s purpose?
It shows the author realizes people should be exposed to different cultures.
It shows the author thinks food is an important part of culture.
It shows the author thinks that Filipino culture is more interesting than Egyptian culture.
It shows the author realizes that she has been shaped by different cultures and languages.
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