In “a smart cookie,” esperanza’s mother quit high school, but in “an hour with abuelo,” arturo’s abuelo finished high school.

this is an example of

a contrast.
an inference.
a perspective.
a point of view.

The correct answer is "a contrast".

Explanation:

In "A smart cookie" by Sandra Cisneros Esperanza’s mother had to quit high school despite her many talents, while in "An hour with abuelo" by Judith Ortiz, Arturo’s abuelo finished high school and was a teacher before going to war. These different circumstances are an example of a contrast as the characters faced completely different situations. Esperanza's mother having to quit high school, while Arturo's abuelo finished high school and worked as a teacher.

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