Question

what is indirect characterization?
○ when the author shows a character’s traits through words and actions
○ when a character expresses her true nature by acting in an opposite manner
○ when the narrator tells what a character is like with an explicit description
○ when a narrator is also a character in a story who provides internal thoughts

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option based on the definition of indirect characterization.

• Option 1: Indirect characterization involves the author revealing a character's traits through their words, actions, thoughts, or interactions, rather than stating them directly. This matches the definition.
• Option 2: Acting in an opposite manner relates to irony or a character's pretense, not indirect characterization.
• Option 3: Explicit description by the narrator is direct characterization, not indirect.
• Option 4: A narrator who is also a character providing internal thoughts is related to first - person narration or stream - of - consciousness, not the definition of indirect characterization.

Answer:

A. when the author shows a character’s traits through words and actions