Question

rences about mrs. flowers
to make you talk – possibly no one
, language is man’s way of
his fellow man and it is language
him from the lower animals.” that
to me, and i would need time to
you read a lot. every chance you
not good enough. words mean more
on paper. it takes the human voice
e shades of deeper meaning.”
–i know why the caged bird sings,
maya angelou
based on the details in the passage, what can be
inferred about mrs. flowers’ personality? check all that
apply.
□ she values speaking up for oneself.
□ she is concerned about others.
□ she is indifferent to those who have less.
□ she believes that animals are unimportant.
□ she has high expectations of others.

Explanation:

1. "She values speaking up for oneself": From the quote about language being man’s way to communicate and distinguish from animals, and the emphasis on the human voice giving words deeper meaning, it implies she values self - expression (speaking up).
2. "She is concerned about others": The context of the passage (from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings") and the way she is interacting (talking about language and reading) shows she cares about the development of others (the narrator in the story).
3. "She is indifferent to those who have less": This is incorrect. Her actions and words show she is engaged and concerned, not indifferent.
4. "She believes that animals are unimportant": The quote about language distinguishing man from lower animals is more about the importance of language for humans, not that animals are unimportant.
5. "She has high expectations of others": Phrases like "Every chance you get good enough" and the emphasis on the depth of words suggest she expects others (the narrator) to strive for better in their use of language and communication.

Answer:

• She values speaking up for oneself.
• She is concerned about others.
• She has high expectations of others.