Ana put her book aside at Nier’s request. She knew better than to do otherwise, as Nier was always persistent. He was sure to annoy her into reading the same paragraph half a dozen times if she bothered to ignore 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 of cards 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 deck.
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Direct characterization tells readers Ana is an irritable person who always upsets Nier.
Direct characterization tells readers Ana is an irritable person who always upsets Nier.
Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a fan of magic and is happy to play along with her brother.
Indirect characterization shows readers Ana is a fan of magic and is happy to play along with her brother.
Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother.
Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother.
Direct characterization shows that Ana is a patient character who is acting unwisely.
Direct characterization shows that Ana is a patient character who is acting unwisely.
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The best description of the way Ana is characterized in the passage is:
Indirect characterization shows that Ana is being patient out of love for her brother.
This is supported by her willingness to set her book aside and play along with Nier despite her apparent irritation. The passage highlights her patience and understanding, indicating that her actions stem from her affection for her brother rather than a natural inclination toward enjoyment of magic or other activities.
Yes, I am sure. The passage provides subtle hints about Ana's character through her reactions and behavior. While she seems somewhat irritated by Nier's persistence, her decision to engage with him rather than dismiss him outright shows her patience and consideration for her brother. This suggests that she is prioritizing her relationship with him, indicating that her patience is driven by love.
The other options don't align as closely with what the text conveys about Ana's feelings and motivations. If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!
