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 his brother, Ana played along.

Question

“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.

Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.

What best describes the way Ana is characterized?

(1 point)
Responses

Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a patient character who is acting wisely.
Indirect characterization shows 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.
Direct characterization tells readers Ana is an irritable person who cannot afford to upset Nier.

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

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

Answer 1

The best description of the way Ana is characterized in the excerpt is:

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

This interpretation is supported by Ana's decision to put her book aside to avoid Nier's annoyance and her understanding of his persistence, indicating her patience and wisdom in dealing with him.