Question

question 6 of 10
how does dialogue help with characterization?

a. it shows events that happened in the past.

b. it shows the actions and gestures of a character.

c. it shows how characters interact with one another.

d. it shows the physical appearance of a character.

Explanation:

• Option A: Flashbacks or backstory (not dialogue) show past events. Dialogue is about present (in - story) interactions, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Actions and gestures are part of physical or non - verbal characterization, not dialogue. Dialogue is verbal, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Dialogue is the conversation between characters. Through their conversations, we can see how they interact with each other, such as their attitudes towards each other, their power dynamics, etc. This helps in characterization.
• Option D: Physical appearance is described through descriptive text about looks, not through dialogue. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. It shows how characters interact with one another.