Please show us the list you're referring to.
Answer: Soon the men began to gather, surveying their own children, speaking of planting and rain, tractors and taxes.
Explanation: This is pretty much the only answer that has detail about the surroundings or at least sets the tone for where the characters are.
Answer:
1. The old boat floated across the crystal lake
2. The tiny, cheeky toddler stumbled across the lawn and caught the brightly colored ball.
3. The charming, slender man swept his fingers across the piano at the lively restaurant.
Explanation:
"The person played the restaurant" didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Perhaps there is a word missing? Either way, I assumed that the person was playing an instrument to entertain diners at the restaurant.
The right answer is corrupt because you're looking for a synonym of ignoble.
Indirect Characterization
"Rainsford sprang up and moved quickly to the rail." "When he opened his eyes he knew from the position of the sun that it was late in the afternoon." "He examined the ground closely and found what he had hoped to find--the print of hunting boots."
For all of the sentences above, Rainsford can be defined as nimble (quick), intelligent, and knowledgeable. His quick movement to the rail illustrates his nimbleness, while his knowledge of the position of the sun illustrates his intelligence. His expectations that he will find bootprints show his knowledge about hunting or tracking.
Direct Characterization
"The first thing Rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man Rainsford had ever seen--a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist." "Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage."
Here, the reader has no question about Ivan. He is a huge, muscular man with a very long black beard. Zaroff openly describes him as strong, deaf (unable to hear), and dumb (mute--unable to speak).
