Question

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select the correct answer.
when does direct characterization occur?
a. when authors state characters’ qualities outright
b. when authors highlight themes though characters
c. when authors use setting to develop characters
d. when authors drop hints about characters’ traits
question serial: mc - a25e - 6948 - 6419

Explanation:

Direct characterization is a literary technique where an author explicitly tells the audience a character's personality or qualities, rather than showing them through actions, speech, or other indirect methods. Option A matches this definition, while options B, C, and D describe indirect characterization or other literary development methods.

Answer:

A. when authors state characters' qualities outright