Question

read the passage 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. how does the authors decision to include the underlined action impact the readers understanding? it helps the reader to infer that marguerite is nosy. it helps the reader to infer that mrs. flowers is picky. it helps the reader to infer that momma is intimidated. it helps the reader to infer that marguerite is perceptive.

Explanation:

The "age - group looks" suggest Marguerite is able to notice and interpret non - verbal cues, indicating perceptiveness. There is no evidence in the passage for her being nosy, Mrs. Flowers being picky, or Momma being intimidated.

Answer:

It helps the reader to infer that Marguerite is perceptive.