The inference that can be made based on the excerpt is that August and Via have a close relationship. This is suggested by the way August observes and mentions Via's reaction to the rude behavior of the older kids, indicating that he is attentive to her feelings and actions.
Read the excerpt from Wonder by R. J. Palacio.
She can get really annoyed when people do something rude. Like, for instance, one time in the playground some older kids made some noises. I don't even know what the noises were exactly because I didn't hear them myself, but Via heard and she just started yelling at the kids.
Based on the excerpt, which inference can be made?
August is usually relaxed.
August and Via have a close relationship.
The older kids are teasing Via.
Via is older than August.
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