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• Refried beans and tortillas
• Sauerkraut and bratwurst
• Soy sauce and fried rice
• Hummus and pita bread
Which factor BEST explains the availability of these foods in U. S. grocery stores?
A The influence of ethnic groups on the diet of U. S. consumers
B Trade agreements that have made imports less expensive
The popularity of healthier menu alternatives

My latest book, fightin’, prose short fiction, is a combination. there’s nothing about being indian in there. just stories of people. why shouldn’t i write about non-indians? i don’t have to dress anybody in feathers." how does ortiz's use of language in this excerpt set an informal tone? a. by using contractions and sentence fragments, ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more familiar and casual. c. by using the term "indian" rather than "native american," ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more combative or hostile. b. by employing first-person pronouns, ortiz makes this part of the interview more solemn and pessimistic. d. by asking a rhetorical question, ortiz makes this part of the interview objectively and intentionally funny and lighthearted.