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lesson pretestMultiple Choice

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Question 10 • English 3

Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?

Answer
A
Joey thought his whole world was crashing down on him.
B
Tracy was very happy when her friends came to visit.
C
Rebecca had never felt such sad feelings before.
D
Chase was so excited he could not help but cheer.

Explanation

Indirect characterization reveals a character’s traits or feelings through what they think, say, or do, rather than stating them directly. In A, Joey’s thought that his whole world was crashing down suggests how upset he is without directly labeling him as sad or distressed. The other choices directly name the characters’ feelings as happy, sad, or excited.

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