Highlight the detail that reveals one of Momma’s actions.
Mrs. Flowers didn't belong to our church, nor was she Momma's familiar. Why on earth did she insist on calling her Sister Flowers? Shame made me want to hide my face. Mrs. Flowers deserved better than to be called Sister.
—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,
Maya Angelou
What inference can be made about Momma based on her action in this passage?
She wishes Mrs. Flowers went to her church.
She dislikes Mrs. Flowers.
She believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.
She hopes she can be like Mrs. Flowers.
The detail that reveals one of Momma's actions is the fact that she insists on calling Mrs. Flowers "Sister Flowers." This detail suggests that Momma believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.
The detail that reveals one of Momma's actions in the passage is that Momma insists on calling Mrs. Flowers "Sister Flowers." This suggests that Momma believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.
Based on the given passage, the inference that can be made about Momma is: She believes she is equal to Mrs. Flowers.
The detail that reveals Momma's action is the fact that she insists on calling Mrs. Flowers "Sister Flowers" even though Mrs. Flowers doesn't belong to their church and Momma is not familiar with her. This indicates that Momma sees herself as equal to Mrs. Flowers and wants to give her the respect and recognition she deserves.