As he walked home, Whit saw his friend Jeremy, and suddenly froze.

"Whit! Hello theref

"Uh-hi, Jeremy," uttered Whit

"How are you doing?"

"Well-I'm fine, I suppose

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yes-yes, I am okay."

"If you say so. See you later." Jeremy walked along, leaving Whit trying to catch his breath,

Use the passage to answer the question.

How does the author develop character though the dialogue between Whit and Jeremy?

(1 point)

By characterizing Whit as rude and inconsiderate

By characterizing Jeremy as strong and willful

By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious

By characterizing Jeremy as kind and thoughtful

1 answer

The author develops character through the dialogue by characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious. His hesitant responses and the way he struggles to engage in the conversation suggest that he is feeling uneasy.