Read the passage from The Grapes of Wrath .

Question

His cheekbones were high and wide, and strong deep lines cut down his cheeks, in curves beside his mouth. His hands were hard, with broad fingers and nails as thick and ridged as little clamshells. The space between thumb and forefinger and the palms of his hands were shiny with calluses.

Which technique is the author using to reveal the character?

describing actions

describing emotions

describing physical traits

describing thoughts

Answer 1

describing physical traits