Which sentence gives an example of direct characterization?

Question

Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

Emilio waited outside in the field for what must have been six hours, hoping he had not missed the meteor shower.
Emilio waited outside in the field for what must have been six hours, hoping he had not missed the meteor shower.

Jamal was unusually tall—roughly six feet, seven inches—and had high, defined cheekbones to match.
Jamal was unusually tall—roughly six feet, seven inches—and had high, defined cheekbones to match.

Every time I asked for an extra napkin, the cafeteria worker would shoot me a glare that felt like steel arrows.
Every time I asked for an extra napkin, the cafeteria worker would shoot me a glare that felt like steel arrows.

John always went home an hour before everyone else did, even when there was still a mound of work to do.
John always went home an hour before everyone else did, even when there was still a mound of work to do

Answer 1

The two correct answers that provide examples of direct characterization are:

1. Jamal was unusually tall—roughly six feet, seven inches—and had high, defined cheekbones to match.
   (This sentence directly describes Jamal's physical appearance.)

2. John always went home an hour before everyone else did, even when there was still a mound of work to do.
   (This sentence directly characterizes John's behavior and habits.)

The other options involve indirect characterization or descriptions of actions rather than straightforward character traits.