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Question 13 • 2026-2027_MDCPS_1001375_English 3 B-CR

Which sentence is an example of direct characterization?

Answer
A
Alicia’s face lit up and her eyes sparkled at the sight.
B
Joshua felt a sense of satisfaction after finishing his project.
C
Sammy’s fists clenched as she looked out the window.
D
Michael swallowed hard in an attempt to hold back his tears.

Explanation

Direct characterization tells the reader explicitly what a character is like or feels. Choice B directly states that Joshua felt satisfied. The other choices describe physical actions or expressions that let readers infer a character’s emotions indirectly.

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