Read the passage from “i know why the caged bird sings.” momma said, “sister, i know you acted like a little lady. that do my heart good to see settled people take to you all. i’m trying my best, the lord knows, but these days . .” her voice trailed off. “go on in and change your dress.” from momma’s words, what can the reader infer about the type of parent she was?
a)she was caring and concerned.
b)she was cheerful and lighthearted.
c)she was formal and disapproving.
d)she was stiff and unaffectionate.

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Which of these details is not relevant to the paragraph? jane addams was born in cedarville, illinois, in 1860. as the daughter of well-off mill owner, jane always had her needs cared for. while she traveled through england in her late twenties, she and her friend, ellen g. starr, traveled to a house where poor people could sleep, eat, and learn. inspired by this, jane and ellen started a similar establishment, called hull house, in chicago, illinois. people living in the city could get a meal, learn, and rest at hull house. the founders soon became famous for their work, and their efforts many poor people in chicago. for her work, jane was awarded the nobel peace prize in 1931.

What is the difference between a major and a minor character? a major character has a less important story line, while a minor character plays a bigger role in the plot. a major character plays a big role in the plot, while a minor character has a less important story line. a major character has an unimportant story line in the plot. a minor character's story line is as important and developed as the major characters' story lines.

Which is not among the style choices a writer would use, if he or she is trying to establish a formal writing style/