"Now no one is going to make you talk – possibly no one can. But bear in mind, language is man's way of communicating with his fellow man and it is language alone which separates him from the lower animals." That was a totally new idea to me, and I would need time to think about it.
"Your grandmother says you read a lot. Every chance you get. That's good, but not good enough. Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with the shades of deeper meaning."
—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,
Maya Angelou
Based on the details in the passage, what can be inferred about Mrs. Flowers’ personality? Check all that apply.
She values speaking up for oneself.
She is concerned about others.
She is indifferent to those who have less.
She believes that animals are unimportant.
She has high expectations of others.
Based on the details in the passage, the following can be inferred about Mrs. Flowers' personality:
-She is concerned about others.
-She has high expectations of others.
Based on the details in the passage, the following inferences can be made about Mrs. Flowers’ personality:
- She is concerned about others.
- She has high expectations of others.
To infer about Mrs. Flowers' personality based on the details in the passage, we need to analyze the given information.
1. She values speaking up for oneself: This inference cannot be made directly from the passage. Mrs. Flowers' thoughts and beliefs regarding self-expression are not explicitly mentioned.
2. She is concerned about others: Based on the statement, "Your grandmother says you read a lot. Every chance you get. That's good, but not good enough," it can be inferred that Mrs. Flowers is concerned and wants the speaker to broaden their understanding beyond just reading.
3. She is indifferent to those who have less: There is no evidence in the passage to suggest that Mrs. Flowers is indifferent towards those who have less. Her viewpoint is focused on the importance of language and communication.
4. She believes that animals are unimportant: The passage does not mention Mrs. Flowers' beliefs or attitudes towards animals. Therefore, it cannot be inferred whether she believes animals are unimportant or not.
5. She has high expectations of others: The statement, "Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with the shades of deeper meaning," implies that Mrs. Flowers has high expectations of the speaker and expects them to understand the deeper meaning behind words.
Based on the information provided in the passage, the inferences that can be made about Mrs. Flowers' personality are:
- She is concerned about others.
- She has high expectations of others.
Please note that inferences may vary based on interpretation, and other valid inferences could be possible.