Question

How does the culturally specific language used by Sotomayor appeal to the audience??

Answer 1

It demonstrates the importance of ethnicity as part of identity

Answer 2

The role of Sotomayor, as the first publicly affiliated liberal justice, is based on the idea that personal experiences affect the decisions of a judge in a court.

And although many disagree with her, Sonia Sotomayor still expresses her thoughts on diversity and how important and valuable it is, and that is how it attracts the audience.