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QuizMultiple Choice

Imagery and Symbolism in "The Scarlet Ibis" — Unit test

Question 11 • GA-Literature and Composition I CR

Which excerpt from "Yearbook” is an example of direct characterization?

Answer
A
Fatima felt immediately overwhelmed and sighed, defeated, as Mrs. Lopez kept talking
B
Fatima squirmed back and forth in the uncomfortable yellow-brown office chair with her arms crossed tightly in front of her.
C
“Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face.
D
Martina quickly glanced from Fatima to Isaac and then back to Fatima with a knowing twinkle in her eye.

Explanation

Direct characterization tells the reader what a character is like or how she feels. In choice A, the narrator directly says Fatima felt “overwhelmed” and “defeated.” The other excerpts mainly show character through actions, expressions, or dialogue, which is indirect characterization.

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