Question

question 7 of 10
which description is an example of direct characterization?

a. the young surgeon took a deep breath and steadied her hand before she made her very first surgical incision.

b. steve was the strongest wrestler on the team, yet he was several inches shorter than his opponents.

c. dana gazed lazily out the window as her chemistry teacher handed out the semester exam.

d. the puppy shivered uncontrollably as he entered the veterinarians office.

Explanation:

Direct characterization is when an author directly states a character's traits. Option B directly states that Steve was the strongest wrestler on the team, along with his height relative to opponents. Options A, C, and D show actions or reactions (indirect characterization) rather than directly stating traits.

Answer:

B. Steve was the strongest wrestler on the team, yet he was several inches shorter than his opponents.