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QuizMultiple Choice

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” — Unit test

Question 19 • NY-Common Core ELA 12

Which sentence uses direct characterization?

Answer
A
Ria scans the roadway and uses her signal to indicate a turn.
B
Omar reminds his passenger, “It’s not safe for me to text while driving.”
C
Genna observes speed limits because she is a careful driver.
D
Before he started the car, Mitch put on his seat belt and adjusted the mirror.

Explanation

Direct characterization states a character’s trait outright. Choice C directly describes Genna as “a careful driver.” The other choices show characters’ actions or words, leaving readers to infer their traits.

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