Which sentence gives an example of direct characterization?

Question

Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

A dedicated gardener, Sybil was feeling tired because she had been working on her flowerbeds all morning.
A dedicated gardener, Sybil was feeling tired because she had been working on her flowerbeds all morning.

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.

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.

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.

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

Answer 1

The sentences that provide examples of direct characterization are:

1. A dedicated gardener, Sybil was feeling tired because she had been working on her flowerbeds all morning. (This directly tells us about Sybil's dedication to gardening.)
2. Jamal was unusually tall—roughly six feet, seven inches—and had high, defined cheekbones to match. (This provides direct information about Jamal's physical characteristics.)

The other sentences involve indirect characterization, imagery, or actions that imply traits rather than directly stating them.