Question

When I told Aunt Agatha what had happened, she sniffed and said, “Those that take care of themselves get well taken care of. The rest most likely go hungry.” Still, I noticed she dished me out an extra big helping at dinner.

The indirect characterization in these sentences shows readers that Aunt Agatha —
A. has a caring nature, even though she is outwardly stern.
B. has an anxious nature, even though she is outwardly tough.
C. has a suspicious nature, even though she pretends to be trusting.
D. has an insecure nature, even though she pretends to be confident.

Answers

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The correct answer is A. has a caring nature, even though she is outwardly stern.

The indirect characterization shows Aunt Agatha’s sternness in her words, but her actions of giving an extra big helping at dinner reveal her caring nature.