Use the character description to answer the question.

Question

Sonny was tall with dark hair and brown eyes. He held a baseball bat up against his shoulder.
Which additional description would best help develop the character?

(1 point)
Responses

Sonny was very talented. He was probably much better than most of the other players who came for tryouts.
Sonny was very talented. He was probably much better than most of the other players who came for tryouts.

Sonny’s focused practice swings made harsh whooshing sounds that caused nearby players to cast sideways glances at him, clearly impressed.
Sonny’s focused practice swings made harsh whooshing sounds that caused nearby players to cast sideways glances at him, clearly impressed.

Sonny’s team had tryouts every year. Tryouts were always a big deal, so it was no surprise the field was so full.
Sonny’s team had tryouts every year. Tryouts were always a big deal, so it was no surprise the field was so full.

Sonny wore a red baseball shirt and gray pants. He also wore cleats and carried a baseball bag like everyone else. Everyone was at the field for tryouts.

Answer 1

The best additional description to develop the character of Sonny would be:

"Sonny’s focused practice swings made harsh whooshing sounds that caused nearby players to cast sideways glances at him, clearly impressed."

This description provides insight into Sonny's skills and how he is perceived by others, enhancing his characterization as a talented player.