The detail that best explains how Esperanza is changing is "She feels awkward sweeping." This reflects her transition from a life of privilege to taking on tasks that she has never done before, indicating her adjustment to her new circumstances.
Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising.
In her entire life, Esperanza had never held a broom in her hand. But she had seen Hortensia sweep and she tried to visualize the memory. It couldn't possibly be that hard. She put both hands near the middle of the broomstick and moved it back and forth. It swung wildly. The motion seemed awkward and the fine dirt on the wooden planks lifted into a cloud.
Which detail best explains how Esperanza is changing?
She feels awkward sweeping.
She tries to remember Hortensia.
She has never held a broom in her life.
She makes a cloud of dirt.
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