Answer:
The dialect used in Why, You Reckon gives the audience the idea that the character is not educated and, very likely, poor. It helps the enjoyment of the story. For example in the following quote
“Well sir, I ain’t never been mixed up in nothing wrong before nor since, and I don’t intend to be again, but I was hongry that night.” (Hughes 253)
Not a book because some people don't like reading!
A short movie/film is always good because most people love screens/electronics!
God bless you!
Happy Holidays!
The correct option is C) “Valerie's petite frame was the complete opposite of her larger-than-life personality.” Direct characterization is a literary device in which the author describes the personality and physical traits of a character by using adjectives or phrases in a direct way.
In the example C, the author directly indicates the character physical trait (petite frame) and compares it to her personality (larger-than-life personality).
The other options do not describe directly the personality or physical characteristics of characters.
The questions is not there
The answer is B, riches filled the empire.