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QuizMultiple Choice

Narrative Elements in "How I Learned English"

Question 8 • English 7 - LIU Summer

Which sentence from “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” contains indirect characterization?

Answer
A
He was an old man.
B
Greg felt himself near panic.
C
The old man looked out, then beckoned frantically for Greg to follow him.
D
One of the clippings said he had been the hit of the show, although not the headliner.

Explanation

Indirect characterization reveals what a character is like through actions, words, or thoughts. In choice C, the old man’s frantic gesture suggests urgency or fear without stating those traits outright. Choice A directly tells us the man’s age, and choice B directly names Greg’s feeling.

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