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Anonymous

Jan 05, 2025

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 ponytail. Melina didn't look much older than Miguel, yet she already had a baby of her own." Based on this description, which of the following best characterizes Melina? a) a school child b) an elderly woman c) a weary worker d) a young mother

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Anonymous

Dec 04, 2024

A young motherExplanation: just did the test and got it right
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Anonymous

Dec 19, 2024

Burning with humiliationExplanation:Esperanza was ashamed by the way she acted, and humiliation is a synonym of ashamed.
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Anonymous

Jan 11, 2025

Esperanza, Tio Luis, Ramona, Abuelita, Miguel, Ramona.Explanation:
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Anonymous

Feb 18, 2025

The first oneEsperanza’s surprise helps readers see that Isabel is a very capable worker.
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Anonymous

Dec 11, 2024

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.

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