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Question 46 • Language Arts 7 B (M12 25/26 S2)

Which excerpt from "Why Alligator Hates Dog” is an example of direct characterization?

Answer
A
Whenever he swam by, they gave him a wide berth because of his big mouth, sharp teeth, and massive tail.
B
“Oh, M'su Cocodrie, there’s been a terrible misunderstanding. I would never mock you, the king of the bayou!”
C
Despite Alligator’s suspicions, he was sorely tempted by that bowl of scraps, which certainly sounded very tasty.
D
He lies in the water as quiet and motionless as an old log, with only his eyes and nostrils peeping out, waiting patiently.

Explanation

Direct characterization explicitly tells readers what a character is like. Choice A describes Alligator as having a big mouth, sharp teeth, and a massive tail, so it directly gives physical traits. The other choices show what characters say, think, or do, which lets readers infer traits instead.

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