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QuizMultiple Choice

Characters in Fables

Question 3 • Common Core ELA 7 B-IC

Which description is an example of direct characterization?

Answer
A
She arose each day at five thirty and practiced her violin in the sunlit attic studio.
B
She was dedicated to her pursuits, and she possessed a raw talent that soon flourished.
C
She climbed the attic stairs and thought, “Today is the day I will master Tchaikovsky.”
D
She called to her mother, “Just ten more minutes, Mom. I need to practice my solo.”

Explanation

Direct characterization tells the reader about a character’s traits outright. Choice B directly describes her as dedicated and talented. The other choices reveal character indirectly through her actions, thoughts, or dialogue.

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