peter by theodore dreiser (adapted excerpt) the first time i ever saw peter was in st. louis in 1892, and i had come down from chicago to work on the st. louis globe - democrat. he was a part of the art department force of that paper. at that time - and he never seemed to change later even so much as a hairs worth - he was short, stocky and yet quick and even jerky in his manner, with a bushy, vagabond - like \get - up\ of hair and beard, most swiftly and astonishingly disposed of at times only to be regrown at others, and always, and intentionally, i am sure, most amusing to contemplate. in addition to all this, he had an air of well - being, force, and alertness. it belied the other surface characteristics as anything more than a genial pose or bit of idle cheerfulness. plainly, he took himself seriously and yet lightly, usually with an air of suppressed joy, as though saying, his whole business of living is a great joke.\ he always wore good and yet exceedingly mussy clothes, at times bespattered with ink or, worse yet, even soup - an amazing grotesquery that was the dismay of all who knew him, friends and relatives especially. select the correct answer. how does the authors use of characterization develop the passage? a. it highlights peters individuality, which distinguishes him from normal social expectations. b. it highlights the emotional connection that peter shares with the narrator. c. it highlights the internal conflict that peter faces throughout the narrative. d. it highlights peters background, which plays an important role for developing the mood.

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peter by theodore dreiser (adapted excerpt) the first time i ever saw peter was in st. louis in 1892, and i had come down from chicago to work on the st. louis globe - democrat. he was a part of the art department force of that paper. at that time - and he never seemed to change later even so much as a hairs worth - he was short, stocky and yet quick and even jerky in his manner, with a bushy, vagabond - like \get - up\ of hair and beard, most swiftly and astonishingly disposed of at times only to be regrown at others, and always, and intentionally, i am sure, most amusing to contemplate. in addition to all this, he had an air of well - being, force, and alertness. it belied the other surface characteristics as anything more than a genial pose or bit of idle cheerfulness. plainly, he took himself seriously and yet lightly, usually with an air of suppressed joy, as though saying, 	his whole business of living is a great joke.\ he always wore good and yet exceedingly mussy clothes, at times bespattered with ink or, worse yet, even soup - an amazing grotesquery that was the dismay of all who knew him, friends and relatives especially. select the correct answer. how does the authors use of characterization develop the passage? a. it highlights peters individuality, which distinguishes him from normal social expectations. b. it highlights the emotional connection that peter shares with the narrator. c. it highlights the internal conflict that peter faces throughout the narrative. d. it highlights peters background, which plays an important role for developing the mood.

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# Brief Explanations:
The passage describes Peter's physical appearance (short, stocky, bushy hair/beard, mussy clothes) and demeanor (air of well - being, taking himself seriously yet lightly). These details set him apart from typical social norms, highlighting his individuality. There is no mention of an emotional connection with the narrator, internal conflict, or background related to mood development.
# Answer:
A. It highlights Peter's individuality, which distinguishes him from normal social expectations.

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