Question

Use the sentences to answer the question. Devon was so tired after the race that he fell to the ground. But he had won! Which answer choice accurately rewrites the sentences using indirect characterization? (1 point) Responses Devon could not hold himself up as he finished the race. He was happy it was over and happy he had won. Devon could not hold himself up as he finished the race. He was happy it was over and happy he had won. Devon collapsed from exhaustion at the end of the race, but he had won! Devon collapsed from exhaustion at the end of the race, but he had won! Devon was so exhausted after the race that he fell down. But he fell down a winner! Devon was so exhausted after the race that he fell down. But he fell down a winner! Devon immediately collapsed as he crossed the finish line, but he did so with a satisfied grin.

Answer 1

The answer choice that accurately rewrites the sentences using indirect characterization is:

Devon immediately collapsed as he crossed the finish line, but he did so with a satisfied grin.

This option shows Devon's feelings and reactions through his actions and expressions, which is characteristic of indirect characterization.