decide whether each quotation is an example of direct or indirect characterization. \how horrible it would…

decide whether each quotation is an example of direct or indirect characterization. \how horrible it would be... if she were condemned to be the plain, shy millicent of a few years back.\ \betsy johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority\ \walking beside louise on the way to the drugstore, millicent felt a surge of pride.\ \bev was suddenly there in the doorway. wipe that smile off your face, she commanded.\

decide whether each quotation is an example of direct or indirect characterization. \how horrible it would be... if she were condemned to be the plain, shy millicent of a few years back.\ \betsy johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority\ \walking beside louise on the way to the drugstore, millicent felt a surge of pride.\ \bev was suddenly there in the doorway. wipe that smile off your face, she commanded.\

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Brief Explanations:

  1. "How horrible it would be... if she were condemned to be the plain, shy Millicent of a few years back." - This reveals Millicent's thoughts about her past self, showing her self - perception indirectly, so it's indirect characterization.
  2. "Betsy Johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority" - The author directly states Betsy's traits (vivacious) and her position, so it's direct characterization.
  3. "Walking beside Louise on the way to the drugstore, Millicent felt a surge of pride." - This shows Millicent's emotion through her action and feeling, indirectly revealing her character, so it's indirect characterization.
  4. "Bev was suddenly there in the doorway. 'Wipe that smile off your face,' she commanded." - Bev's words and action show her personality indirectly, so it's indirect characterization.

Answer:

  1. Indirect Characterization
  2. Direct Characterization
  3. Indirect Characterization
  4. Indirect Characterization