The author develops character through the dialogue by characterizing Peter as angry and unhelpful. His responses to Olivia indicate a lack of willingness to assist her and an overall dismissive attitude toward her request for help.
“Peter, I have a question to ask.” Olivia smiled hopefully at her older brother. “Could you please help me study for my trig exam tomorrow?”Peter looked up from his laptop screen and rolled his eyes. “I don’t have time for that.”“But what do you mean? You can’t spare just a few minutes?”“Olivia, I said no! And if you were that worried about passing the test, you should have started studying days ago! Now leave me alone!”QuestionUse the passage to answer the question.How does the author develop character through the dialogue between Peter and Olivia?(1 point)ResponsesBy characterizing Peter as smart and studious.By characterizing Peter as smart and studious.By characterizing Olivia as happy and upbeat.By characterizing Olivia as happy and upbeat.By characterizing Peter as angry and unhelpful.By characterizing Peter as angry and unhelpful.By characterizing Olivia as lazy and entitled.
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