Which statement describes a central idea in the passage? A) There was an intricate structure of the local government in colonial Boston B) There was a prevailing attitude of Boston's colonists toward the British Stamp Act There was an ingenious layout of buildings, homes, parks, and streets in Boston D) There were various methods of political demonstrations used in this time period

Read the excerpt from “take the tortillas out of your poetry.” i do not believe we should have to leave out the crucial elements of our language and culture to contribute to american literature, but, unfortunately, this is a conclusion i am forced to reach. i have been writing for a quarter century, and have been a published author for eighteen years. as a writer, i was part of the chicano movement which created a new literature in this country. which type of rhetoric is used most in the excerpt to convince readers that anaya’s conclusion is accurate? an appeal based on emotion an appeal based on logic an appeal based on the author’s character an appeal based on the author’s feelings