Question

from \i know why the caged bird sings.\ 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. multiple choice 1 point how does the authors decision to include the underlined action impact the readers understanding? it helps the reader to infer that marguerite is perceptive. it helps the reader to infer that momma is intimidated. it helps the reader to infer that mrs. flowers is picky. it helps the reader to infer that marguerite is nosy.

Explanation:

The text shows Marguerite's polite and observant - like behavior in her interaction with Mrs. Henderson. Her choice of words and the way she expresses herself suggest perceptiveness. There is no indication in the text that she is noisy, that Momma is intimidated, or that Mrs. Flowers is picky.

Answer:

It helps the reader to infer that Marguerite is perceptive.