Question

As he walked home, Whit saw his friend Jeremy, and suddenly froze.

"Whit! Hello there!"

"Uh—hi, Jeremy," uttered Whit.

"How are you doing?"

"Well—I'm fine, I suppose . . ."

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yes—yes, I am . . . okay."

"If you say so. See you later." Jeremy walked along, leaving Whit trying to catch his breath.

Question
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How does the author develop character though the dialogue between Whit and Jeremy?

(1 point)
Responses

By characterizing Jeremy as kind and thoughtful
By characterizing Jeremy as kind and thoughtful

By characterizing Whit as rude and inconsiderate
By characterizing Whit as rude and inconsiderate

By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious
By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious

By characterizing Jeremy as strong and willful

Answer 1

The author develops character through the dialogue between Whit and Jeremy **by characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious**. Whit’s hesitant responses and his struggle to catch his breath suggest he is not entirely comfortable in the conversation, indicating his anxiety.