Which story element most clearly shows direct characterization? A. The words a character says B. A character's private thoughts and feelings while alone C. The choices a character makes to solve problems D. One character's description of another character's personality

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Heaven Mcpherson

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8 October, 21:53

Which story element most clearly shows direct characterization? A. The words a character says B. A character's private thoughts and feelings while alone C. The choices a character makes to solve problems D. One character's description of another character's personality

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Arturo Bradley · Answer 1

D. One character's description of another character's personality

Characterization is when readers are directly told about the characteristics/personality of a character I the story. Indirect characterization is where readers are left to deduce a character’s personality based upon actions. For instance, if we read how a character destroys public property for fun, readers could deduce how the character is antisocial. However, if readers are blatantly told that a character is antisocial, then this is an example of direct characterization. As such, "D" is the best response.