Question
Read the passage from The Grapes of Wrath.
Joad said, "Sure, I remember you. You used to give a good meeting. I recollect one time you give a whole sermon walking around on your hands, yelling your head off. Ma liked you more than anybody. An' Granma says you was just full of the spirit."
Which type of characterization is the author using?
abstract characterization
indirect characterization
direct characterization
personal characterization
Joad said, "Sure, I remember you. You used to give a good meeting. I recollect one time you give a whole sermon walking around on your hands, yelling your head off. Ma liked you more than anybody. An' Granma says you was just full of the spirit."
Which type of characterization is the author using?
abstract characterization
indirect characterization
direct characterization
personal characterization
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The author is using **indirect characterization** in the passage. This is because Joad is revealing his views and feelings about the character being discussed through his dialogue and memories, rather than directly stating qualities about that character. The way he reminisces about the person indicates their charisma and impact on others without directly describing those traits.