Cultural Representation Vocabulary

noun the quality or characteristic of being an author; the state of being an author

• The authoriality of the text was evident in the meticulous attention to detail and the coherent narrative structure.
• You can really see the authoriality of the writer shining through in this book.
• The authoriality of this piece is off the charts - you can tell the writer poured their heart and soul into it.
• The authoriality of her paintings was unmistakable, each stroke of the brush reflecting her unique perspective and style.

noun A curtain made of tortilla material, often used as a humorous or metaphorical term to refer to the divide between different social or economic classes.

• The tortilla curtain is a metaphorical barrier that separates the wealthy neighborhood from the immigrant community.
• Have you seen the tortilla curtain that divides the two sides of the street?
• I can't believe they put up that tortilla curtain to keep people out.
• The politician's stance on immigration is like a tortilla curtain, keeping out those who are different.