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What best describes the way Ana is characterized?

Ana put her book aside at Nier's request. She knew better than to do otherwise, as Nier was always persistent and was sure to annoy her into reading the same paragraph half a dozen times if she
bothered to press on despite his entreaties for attention. He was quite the handful, but for the love of her brother, Ana played along.
"There, now, that's a sport," Nier smiled as the book touched the table. "Ana, I must ask you for one additional favor. Could you pick a card?"

He spread a deck before her with a magician's flourish. Her lips tightened, concealing whatever opinion they might have pronounced had there been any point in pronouncing it. She chose a card
from the middle of the pack.

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What best describes the way Ana is characterized?

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Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a patient character who is acting wisely.

Direct characterization tells readers Ana is a patient character who is acting wisely.

Direct characterization tells readers Ana is an irritable person who cannot afford to upset Nier.

Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is an irritable person who cannot afford to upset Nier.

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Answer: Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a patient character who is acting wisely.

The passage shows (rather than tells) her putting the book aside, tolerating Nier for her brother's sake, and hiding her opinion—demonstrating patience and deliberate behavior.