Character Development Quick Check

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?(1 point)
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statements about a character in a narrator’s words
statements about a character in a narrator’s words

a reaction to a character by another character
a reaction to a character by another character

a description of a character’s clothing
a description of a character’s clothing

the description of a character’s actions

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

statements about a character in a narrator’s words

Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, feelings, or motivations through the narrator's statements.