Read the excerpt from "A Latina Judge’s Voice” by Sonia Sotomayor.
Who am I? I am a "Newyorkrican.” For those of you on the West Coast who do not know what that term means: I am a born and bred New Yorker of Puerto Rican-born parents who came to the states during World War II.
Like many other immigrants to this great land, my parents came because of poverty and to attempt to find and secure a better life for themselves and the family that they hoped to have. They largely succeeded. For that, my brother and I are very grateful. The story of that success is what made me and what makes me the Latina that I am. The Latina side of my identity was forged and closely nurtured by my family through our shared experiences and traditions.
What is the effect of the rhetorical appeal in this excerpt?
It provides data and statistics about immigration.
It convinces the reader to learn vocabulary related to Sotomayor’s culture.
It proves why Sotomayor is a credible source on Latina identity.
It reveals Sotomayor’s opinion on immigration.
