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Read this passage from “A Smart Cookie” by Sandra Cisneros.
Shame is a bad thing, you know. It keeps you down.
What most likely is the author’s purpose in this passage?
to show the reader how tired Esperanza’s mother is
to show the reader how bored Esperanza’s mother is
to show the reader how regretful Esperanza’s mother is
to show the reader how intelligent Esperanza’s mother is
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to show the reader how intelligent Esperanza’s mother is
She speaks a short moral lesson—showing insight and wisdom—rather than expressing tiredness, boredom, or regret.
She speaks a short moral lesson—showing insight and wisdom—rather than expressing tiredness, boredom, or regret.
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