Read the passage from “child of the americas."

i am a child of the americas,
a light-skinned mestiza of the caribbean,
a child of many diaspora, born into this continent at a crossroads.

how does the word “crossroads” to develop the author’s tone?
it is imagery that describes the merging of different cultures.
it is imagery that describes a cultural boundary that should not be crossed.
it is an allusion to an actual boundary between continents.
it is a strong word that expresses an attitude of resentment and bitterness.