America has a deeply confused image of itself that is in perpetual tension. We are a nation that takes pride in our ethnic diversity, recognizing its importance in shaping our society and in adding richness to its existence. Yet, we simultaneously insist that we can and must function and live in a race- and color-blind way that ignores these very differences that in other contexts we laud. –“A Latina Judge’s Voice,”

Sonia Sotomayor

How do the underlined phrases affect the meaning and tone of this passage?

They show diversity.
They demand change.
They celebrate diversity.
They express a moral dilemma.

They express a moral dilemma.

Explanation:

According to the excerpt from "A Latina Judge’s Voice" by Sonia Sotomayor, the author talks about how divers America is culturally and how despite its diversity there is rarely any tolerance for each other.

Therefore, the underlined phrases affects the meaning and tone of this passage because they express a moral dilemma.

The underlined phrases talk about people insisting that they can function in a race and color blind manner which ignores the differences in the races.

the answer should be b.

explanation:

it should be b because she researched before writing so it would be in past tense. "the author researches her subject before she had written the first draft.

b

explanation: