AnswersLanguage Arts 8 - ELA3008 ICWriting to Analyze Conflict

Direct and Indirect Characterization in The Land Answers

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Which descriptions are direct characterizations of Mitchell? Check all that apply.

A
is good with horses
B
cannot ride a horse well
C
can care for horses well
D
is reliable
E
is risky
F
has a temper
G
is always watching
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Who is being indirectly characterized in this passage?

A
Mitchell’s father
B
Paul’s father
C
Robert
D
Mitchell
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Mitchell holds his temper and keeps his silence in the days leading up to the trip to East Texas. What do these actions show about Mitchell?

A
Mitchell has decided that he wants to have fewer conflicts.
B
Mitchell really wants to go to the horse fair.
C
Mitchell is trying to avoid going to East Texas.
D
Mitchell has finally decided to stop picking on Paul.
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What do readers learn about Paul’s father from indirect characterization in this passage?

A
He acts cruelly toward his son.
B
He believes he knows best.
C
He is easily influenced by others.
D
He is not sure of his son’s abilities.

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