Question

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
A.
Direct characterization relies on inference, whereas indirect characterization does not.
B.
Direct characterization tells, whereas indirect characterization shows.
C.
Direct characterization shows, whereas indirect characterization tells.
D.
Direct characterization implies, whereas indirect characterization summarizes.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. Direct characterization tells, whereas indirect characterization shows.

Direct characterization involves the author explicitly stating the traits of a character, while indirect characterization reveals those traits through actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with other characters, allowing the reader to infer the character's qualities.