Plz HELP IM ON EXAMS Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising.

Isabel shook out the clean diapers and hung them on the line stretched between the chinaberry and mulberry trees. Then she started on the clothes. Esperanza was amazed. She had never washed anything in her life and Isabel, who was only eight years old, made it look so easy.

How does the author’s description of Esperanza best help the reader understand Isabel’s character?

A. Esperanza’s surprise helps readers see that Isabel is a very capable worker.

B. Esperanza’s surprise helps readers see that Isabel is a very messy girl.

C. Esperanza’s surprise helps readers see that Isabel has never washed anything.

D. Esperanza’s surprise helps readers see that Isabel shakes out clean laundry.

A

Explanation: Esperanza was surprised that an eight year old can be capable of doing things she's never done before look easy.

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