60 POINTS Read this passage from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. She was thin without the taut look of wiry people, and her printed voile dresses and flowered hats were as right for her as denim overalls for a farmer. She was our side’s answer to the richest white woman in town.
How does Angelou's use of the phrase "aristocrat of Black Stamps" affect this excerpt? A. It indicates how wealthy Mrs. Flowers is.
B. It shows that Mrs. Flowers is more elegant and has better manners than anyone else.
C. It suggests that Mrs. Flowers looks down on everyone else.
D. It says that Mrs. Flowers's family is very important in the town.
Explanation: An aristocrat is a wealthy person with lots of influence. The last sentence also says she was the richest white woman in town. This indicates that Mrs. Flowers is indeed very wealthy.
