Question
Which sentence uses indirect characterization?
A: Nina slid into her seat just as the bell rang and tried to catch her breath.
B: Amit is very strong and fit, and he is relentless as a trainer.
C: Jamal is a persuasive speaker, so he knows how to win debates.
D: Sonya will solve the puzzle, as she is both intuitive and persistent.
A: Nina slid into her seat just as the bell rang and tried to catch her breath.
B: Amit is very strong and fit, and he is relentless as a trainer.
C: Jamal is a persuasive speaker, so he knows how to win debates.
D: Sonya will solve the puzzle, as she is both intuitive and persistent.
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The sentence that uses indirect characterization is:
A: Nina slid into her seat just as the bell rang and tried to catch her breath.
This sentence reveals something about Nina's situation and her demeanor (possibly that she is rushed or distracted) without explicitly stating her character traits. The other sentences provide direct statements about the characters.
A: Nina slid into her seat just as the bell rang and tried to catch her breath.
This sentence reveals something about Nina's situation and her demeanor (possibly that she is rushed or distracted) without explicitly stating her character traits. The other sentences provide direct statements about the characters.