Question

How can readers tell that the author is using indirect characterization in this excerpt?

She describes Raymond’s physical traits to tell readers about his character.
She describes Squeaky’s physical traits to tell readers about her character.
She uses Raymond’s thoughts and words to tell readers about his character.
She uses Squeaky’s thoughts and words to tell readers about her character.

Answer 1

All of the above.

Each choice describes a form of indirect characterization: physical description ("looks"), thoughts, and words (speech) all show who a character is rather than directly telling the reader.