Question 7 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” "That is a very good job, Mrs. Henderson. You should be proud. You can put your dress back on, Marguerite." "No ma'am. Pride is a sin. And 'cording to the Good Book, it goeth before a fall." "That's right. So the Bible says. It's a good thing to keep in mind." What is the best analysis of this passage?
Answer
A
It persuades the reader because it makes Momma’s argument against pride clear.
B
It teaches the reader because it shows one of the codes of conduct Momma lives by.
C
It entertains the reader because it contrasts what Momma says with what she does.
D
It informs the reader because it describes the importance of the Bible in Momma’s life.
Explanation
Momma responds to praise by saying that pride is a sin and quoting the Bible’s warning that pride comes before a fall. This reveals a moral rule she follows: she avoids taking pride in herself. The passage therefore teaches the reader about one of Momma’s codes of conduct, making “It teaches the reader because it shows one of the codes of conduct Momma lives by” the best analysis.
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