Manuel Munoz's Analysis

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Manuel Munoz integrated words in Spanish into his essay when he explained if someone wanted to know whether or not he was born in Mexico, they'd ask him. Afterwards, Munoz stated: "Then you're From Over There - de allá (Munoz par 1)." He also described spanish names have been altered for non spanish speakers. With that being said, Munoz stated: "Concepción was Connie. Ramón was Raymond. My cousin Esperanza was Hope - but her name was pronounced "Hopie" because any Spanish speaker would automatically pronounce the e at the end (Munoz par 11)." Furthermore, he gave an explanation of how his stepfather jokes when he asks him about what happened to the Mexicans born here. Therefore, Munoz stated: "Ashley

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