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:

• Option 1: Indirect characterization involves the author revealing a character's traits through their words, actions, thoughts, or interactions (showing, not telling directly). This matches the definition.
• Option 2: This describes irony or a character acting contrary, not indirect characterization.
• Option 3: This is direct characterization (explicit description by the narrator).
• Option 4: This describes a first - person narrator, not indirect characterization.

Answer:

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