Writing PromptAccording to Jose Antonio Burciaga, tortillas served many purposes and held significantmeaning, which seemed to extend into many aspects of life. For Jhumpa Lahiri, pulaowas a significant dish for her father, herself, her family, and her community. Consider atype of food, dish, or restaurant (such as lasagna, tamales, chocolate cake, Big Macs, alocal restaurant, etc.) that means something significant to you or serves a major purposein your life. Compare and/or contrast your food or restaurant’s characteristics andsignificance to the characteristics and significance of Burciaga’s tortillas and/or Lahiri’srice. Consider these questions: What form(s) does the food take? How is it prepared? Isyour food significant in similar ways? In different ways? Does it serve the samepurpose? (If you can’t think of a meaningful or significant food, you can use a specificevent, pastime, or custom instead. You would still need to compare/contrast itssignificance to the significance of Burciaga’s tortillas and/or Lahiri’s rice.)Be sure to refer to Burciaga’s essay, “Tortillas,” and/or Lahiri’s essay, “Rice,” by using atleast three quotations to help make your comparison/contrast. You must cite thesequotations with in-text references and a Works Cited page, according to the MLA format.Your entire essay must follow the MLA format throughout, including in-text referencesand a Works Cited page. It should be at least 5 pages long and no longer than 6 pages.Be sure to edit and proofread your essay well. Use no outside sources, except forBurciaga’s “Tortillas” and/or Lahiri’s “Rice.” Do not consult the internet. Create theessay with your own critical thinking skills.
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