Question

Now you take Cynthia Procter for instance. She's just the opposite. If there's a test tomorrow, she'll say something like, "Oh, I guess I'll play handball this afternoon and watch television tonight," just to let you know she ain't thinking about the test. Or like last week when she won the spelling bee for the millionth time, "A good thing you got 'receive,' Squeaky, cause I would have got it wrong. I completely forgot about the spelling bee." . . . But of course when I pass her house on my early morning trots around the block, she is practicing the scales on the piano over and over and over and over.

What method of indirect characterization does this passage use to bring Cynthia Procter to life?

how people treat Cynthia
what Squeaky says about Cynthia
what Cynthia thinks about herself
what Raymond says about Cynthia

Answer 1

The method of indirect characterization used in this passage to bring Cynthia Procter to life is **what Squeaky says about Cynthia**. Squeaky provides insights into Cynthia's personality and behavior through her observations and comments, showcasing Cynthia's laid-back attitude towards tests and her accomplishments in competitions like the spelling bee, while also revealing the contrast between her apparent nonchalance and the dedication she shows in practice.