Question
Read the passage from The Grapes of Wrath .
His cheekbones were high and wide, and strong deep lines cut down his cheeks, in curves beside his mouth. His hands were hard, with broad fingers and nails as thick and ridged as little clamshells. The space between thumb and forefinger and the palms of his hands were shiny with calluses.
Which technique is the author using to reveal the character?
describing actions
describing emotions
describing physical traits
describing thoughts
His cheekbones were high and wide, and strong deep lines cut down his cheeks, in curves beside his mouth. His hands were hard, with broad fingers and nails as thick and ridged as little clamshells. The space between thumb and forefinger and the palms of his hands were shiny with calluses.
Which technique is the author using to reveal the character?
describing actions
describing emotions
describing physical traits
describing thoughts
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The author is using **describing physical traits** to reveal the character. The detailed description of the character's cheekbones, lines on the face, hands, and calluses provides information about his physical appearance and hints at his life experiences and hard work.