Read this excerpt from "Gravity" by Judith Ortiz Cofer:
Actually, though I would never have admitted it then, I loved
the dancing and the food, and especially listening to the women tell dirty jokes at their tables while the men played dominoes and got drunk at theirs. But I had taken my battle position.
Which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt?
A. By having her admit to listening to the women tell dirty jokes, the author shows Elenita's sense of humor.
B. By having Elenita admit to choosing her "battle position," the author reveals that she will embrace her heritage, leaving the reader hopeful.
C. By Elenita's fighting against her heritage despite her love of aspects of it, the author shows her contradictions.
D. By having Elenita admit that she actually enjoyed aspects of her culture, the author shows how much she has matured, leaving the reader satisfied.
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