Answer:
3- linking verb
Explanation:
The verb 'is' is a linking verb that ties the mountain Kilimanjaro to the information about said mountain.
1). Is indirect characterization, because the author focuses on the actions, instead of characteristics
2). Is direct characterization , he has ethe author focuses on the characteristics
3). Is indirect characterization, because the author focuses on the actions, instead of characteristics
4). Is indirect characterization, because the author focuses on the actions, instead of characteristics
The use of imagery used in this story shows what the characters are going through and painting an imaginary story in the readers head