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Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”

"That is a very good job, Mrs. Henderson. You should be proud. You can put your dress back on, Marguerite."

"No ma'am. Pride is a sin. And 'cording to the Good Book, it goeth before a fall."

"That's right. So the Bible says. It's a good thing to keep in mind."

What is the best analysis of this passage?

It entertains the reader because it contrasts what Momma says with what she does.
It informs the reader because it describes the importance of the Bible in Momma’s life.
It teaches the reader because it shows one of the codes of conduct Momma lives by.
It persuades the reader because it makes Momma’s argument against pride clear.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

It entertains the reader because it contrasts what Momma says with what she does.

Step-by-step explanation:

She says pride is a sin but acts proudly of the dress she made when she shows it off.

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