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Practice Test

Question 10 • M/J Language Arts 3 Advanced

Which sentence is an example of direct characterization?

Answer
A
I knew that my friend felt like she had no one to talk to, so I asked her to sit next to me at lunch.
B
The rowdy child jumped playfully on the couch while his tired mother looked on and sighed.
C
I shoved my hands in my pockets and hung my head, hoping that no one would bother me.
D
Mira’s eyes grew wide and her mouth dropped open as soon as she saw what was inside the box.

Explanation

Direct characterization explicitly tells the reader what a character is like. Choice B calls the child “rowdy” and the mother “tired,” directly stating their traits. The other choices show feelings or personality through a character’s actions and reactions, which is indirect characterization.

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