Question

Use the sentences to answer the question. Devon was so tired after the race that he fell to the ground. But he had won! Which answer choice accurately rewrites the sentences using indirect characterization? (1 point) Responses Devon immediately collapsed as he crossed the finish line, but he did so with a satisfied grin. Devon immediately collapsed as he crossed the finish line, but he did so with a satisfied grin. Devon collapsed from exhaustion at the end of the race, but he had won! Devon collapsed from exhaustion at the end of the race, but he had won! Devon could not hold himself up as he finished the race. He was happy it was over and happy he had won. Devon could not hold himself up as he finished the race. He was happy it was over and happy he had won. Devon was so exhausted after the race that he fell down. But he fell down a winner!

Answer 1

The answer choice that accurately rewrites the sentences using indirect characterization is:

"Devon could not hold himself up as he finished the race. He was happy it was over and happy he had won."

This option provides insight into Devon's emotions and state of mind, illustrating his exhaustion and satisfaction without directly stating them.