Question

Why do you think August calls Mrs. Garcia's smile "shiny"?

a) He means that her smile is fake and insincere.
b) He means that her smile is radiant and warm.
c) He means that her smile is metallic and artificial.
d) He means that her smile is hidden and elusive.

Answer 1

August calls Mrs. Garcia's smile "shiny" because he means that her smile is radiant and warm.

Step-by-step explanation:

August calls Mrs. Garcia's smile "shiny" because he means that her smile is radiant and warm (B). In the excerpt, it is described as shining through her thin frame in a sort of glow, which suggests that her smile is bright and positive. Additionally, the use of words like "chilly gold" and "aus-tere glow" in the passage evokes a sense of warmth and brightness, further emphasizing the idea that her smile is radiant.