Q. You were a journalist before becoming a novelist. How has your experience in
nonfiction affected your fiction writing?
A: It's a fairly dim memory at this point! But
the most salient aspect of journalism that
continues to help me is an ability to research,
digest, and translate a lot of background
information for my characters. Whether it's
the natural world of Cuba, the history of the
Chinese migration to the island, or the fine
points of Texas hold'em, I can still absorb
and distill what I need to pretty quickly.
-Interview with Cristina Garcia,
Which of the following statements best expresses
Garcia's main idea in this passage?
Garcia's background in journalism helps her
conduct research and use realistic details.
Garcia believes that her career in journalism
has made fiction writing more difficult for her.
* Garcia's journalism background helps her
add magic to her realism.
Garcia's journalism experience has made her
a quick and thorough editor.
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