AnswersGA-Literature and Composition I CRWord Choice and Extended Metaphor in a Poem by Maya Angelou

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Write four to six sentences describing Momma or Mrs. Flowers. In your analysis, include at least two personality traits of the person. Support your ideas about the individual’s personality traits with evidence from the text.

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Mrs. Flowers is a refined and sophisticated woman who Marguerite views as a role model. She is described as being "the measure of what a human being can be," highlighting her grace and elegance. Another key trait is her kindness and perceptiveness; she recognizes Marguerite’s potential and uses her love of language to help the girl speak again. In contrast, Momma is a strong and proud woman who lacks formal education. While Momma’s personality is evidenced by her confidence when speaking to Mrs. Flowers as an equal, Marguerite is often embarrassed by Momma's poor grammar and lack of social refinement.

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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
Momma speaks with poor grammar.
B
Mrs. Flowers is refined.
C
Marguerite is embarrassed by Momma.
D
Marguerite admires Mrs. Flowers.
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brave✔ proudshy

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brave
B
✔ proud
C
shy
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What inference can be made about Momma based on her action in this passage?

A
She wishes Mrs. Flowers went to her church.
B
She dislikes Mrs. Flowers.
C
She believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.
D
She hopes she can be like Mrs. Flowers.
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Read the passage, then complete the statements.

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Momma makes Marguerite .:take off her dress
Momma does this because she wants to.:impress Mrs. Flowers
One inference the reader can make about Momma’s personality traits based on this action is that she is .:proud
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Read the passage, then complete the statements.

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Momma makes Marguerite .:take off her dress
Momma does this because she wants to.:impress Mrs. Flowers
One inference the reader can make about Momma’s personality traits based on this action is that she is .:proud
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What inference can be made about Mrs. Flowers based on what she says to Mrs. Henderson?

A
Mrs. Flowers is aware of how other people feel.
B
Mrs. Flowers is not impressed by Mrs. Henderson’s work.
C
Mrs. Flowers is interested in learning how to sew.
D
Mrs. Flowers is jealous when other people are proud.
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Based on the details in the passage, what can be inferred about Mrs. Flowers’ personality? Check all that apply.

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She values speaking up for oneself.
B
She is concerned about others.
C
She is indifferent to those who have less.
D
She believes that animals are unimportant.
E
She has high expectations of others.
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embarrass Marguerite✔ impress Mrs. Flowerslaugh at herself

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embarrass Marguerite
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✔ impress Mrs. Flowers
C
laugh at herself

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