Question

now no one is going to make you talk - possibly no one can. but bear in mind, language is mans way of communicating with his fellow man and it is language alone which separates him from the lower animals. that was a totally new idea to me, and i would need time to think about it. your grandmother says you read a lot. every chance you get. thats good, but not good enough. words mean more than what is set down on paper. it takes the human voice to infuse them with the 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:

Mrs. Flowers emphasizes the importance of speaking up as language is man's way of communication, showing she values speaking up for oneself. Her conversation about the narrator's reading habits indicates concern for others. Expecting more than just reading shows high expectations of others. There is no indication of indifference to those with less or a belief that animals are unimportant.

Answer:

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