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Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising. Isabel introduced Esperanza to Irene and Melina, two women who were hanging clothes to dry

Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising. Isabel introduced Esperanza to Irene and Melina, two women who were hanging clothes to dry on a long line stretched between the cabins and a tree. Irene had long gray hair tied in a tail. Melina didn't look much older than Miguel and she already had a baby of her own. According to this description, Melina is a school child. an old woman. a tired worker. a young mother.

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A young motherExplanation: just did the test and got it right... Show More
Burning with humiliationExplanation:Esperanza was ashamed by the way she acted, and humiliation is a synonym of ashamed.... Show More
Esperanza, Tio Luis, Ramona, Abuelita, Miguel, Ramona.Explanation:... Show More
The first oneEsperanza’s surprise helps readers see that Isabel is a very capable worker.... Show More
Esperanza and her mother settle in camp for Mexican farm workers. There are financial struggles, and they are also lacking acceptance. Mama gets sick and Esperanza has to rise against her circumstances to save her and Mama. There are terrible working conditions as well.... Show More

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