Read and look at the graphic from I Was Their American Dream. (Click here for a larger version.)

Question

What is the central idea of the text and graphic?

Malaka struggled to learn about both parents’ cultures.
Malaka struggled to fit in on both sides of her family.
Malaka’s parents have different cultures, and she learns about both.
Malaka knows how to speak English, Tagalog, and Arabic.

Answer 1

The central idea of the text and graphic is that Malaka’s parents have different cultures, and she learns about both. This reflects her experience of navigating her identity and understanding the influences from both sides of her family.