In what ways does the description of the narrator’s grandmother differ from the description of mrs. shimerda in this passage? a) while the narrator’s grandmother has several grandchildren, mrs. shimerda has only one child: antonia. b) while mrs. shimerda has several grandchildren, the narrator’s grandmother has only one child: antonia. c) the narrator’s grandmother is both a good cook and housekeeper while mrs. shimerda is neither of these. d) mrs. shimerda is both a good cook and housekeeper while the narrator’s grandmother is neither of these.

its c

Explanation:

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the right ones are in bold.

daintly refers to the fact she was reaching for what she ate, not necessarily what she is like.

greatest charm as in she possessed (=had) the greatest charm.

pleasant (her demeanor)

speaking (of her sensibility)

dead refers to the hypothetical mouse.

bleeding refers to the hypothetical mouse.

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