8
QuizMultiple Choice

A Doll’s House, Part 1: Dramatic Elements and Characterization

Question 8 • RAIL NCAA OC English IV B 2027

Which statement best describes how an author uses indirect characterization?

Answer
A
The author uses explicit statements to tell the audience about a character.
B
The author uses scenery and lighting to tell the audience about a character.
C
The author uses actions, thoughts, and speech to reveal character traits to an audience.
D
The author uses other characters’ thoughts to reveal character traits to an audience.

Explanation

Indirect characterization reveals a character through clues such as what the character does, thinks, and says, rather than stating traits directly. Therefore, the best description is that the author uses actions, thoughts, and speech to reveal character traits to the audience. Choice A describes direct characterization.

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