In "The Latin Deli" by Judith Ortiz Cofer and "Drop Scones" by Queen Elizabeth II, the speakers use language to convey the idea that food connects people to their culture. Both speakers use descriptions of food and its preparation to illustrate how food can be a powerful symbol of cultural identity and community.
In "The Latin Deli," the speaker describes the types foods and cultural traditions of the Latin American community. The speaker emphasizes how food is more than just sustenance; it is a way for people to connect with their heritage and cultural roots. For example, "she smiles understanding, when they walk down the narrow aisles of her store reading the labels of the packages aloud, as if they were the names of lost lovers: Suspiros, Merengues, the stale candy of everyone’s childhood.” Similarly, in "Drop Scones," Queen Elizabeth II uses language to describe the preparation and significance of Scottish drop scones. She notes how the recipe has
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In "The Latin Deli," the speaker notes how the deli serves as a gathering place for the Latin American community. People come to the deli not just for the food, but also to connect with others who share their cultural background. The speaker describes how the deli is a place that can bring memories "from places that now exist only in their hearts."Similarly, in "Drop Scones," Queen Elizabeth II notes how the scones are often shared with friends and family. In the text, Queen Elizabeth states, “We have followed with intense interest and muchadmiration your tremendous journey to so many countries, but feel we shall never again be able to claim that we are being made to do too much on our future tours!” This evidence shows how she was trying to be friendly with the president. This highlights how food can be a way for people to bond and connect with one another, especially within families and