Read the passage from “i know what the caged bird sings” how does the authors decision to include the underlined action impact the reader’s understanding

“She smiled that slow dragging smile, “thank you mrs henderson. Id prefer marguerite though” my name was beautiful when she said it. “Ive been meaning to talk to her anyway” they gave each other age-group looks

A. It helps the reader infer that momma is intimidated

B. It helps the reader to infer that mrs flowers is picky.

C. It helps the reader to infer that marguerite is nosy

D. It helps the reader to infer that marguerite is perceptive.

"now they have beaten me, he thought. i am too old to club sharks to death. but i will try it as long as i have the oars and the short club and the tiller."? this passage shows santiago's belief that a. he will never fish again. b. he is too old to continue fishing. c. man can be defeated but not destroyed. d. the sharks got the best of him.

Select all that apply. a character sketch may deal with only one character trait must be favorable must begin with a formal outline might include details of physical appearance or conduct

Hurry 20 mins all the animals were now present except moses, the tame raven, who slept on a perch behind the back door. when major saw that they had all made themselves comfortable and were waiting attentively he cleared his throat and began: "comrades, you have heard already about the strange dream that i had last night. but i will come to the dream later. i have something else to say first. i do not think, comrades, that i shall be with you for many months longer, and before i die i feel it my duty to pass on to you such wisdom as i have acquired. i have had a long life, i have had much time for thought as i lay alone in my stall, and i think i may say that i understand the nature of life on this earth as well as any animal now living. it is about this that i wish to speak to you." which historical figure does old major most likely represent? tsar nicholas ii an imperial guard vladimir lenin joseph stalin