D. indirect characterization
Indirect characterization is when the author reveals the traits of a character by the way the character speaks, thinks, effects others, acts, and looks. In this excerpt the character's traits are shown through his generosity to the drivers. He gives them each a pack of cigarettes and informs them about what is planned. Direct characterization is when the author specifically tells the reader the character's traits.
Incomplete question. I inferred from a grammatical perspective.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The statement by the coach “Let us not waste time,” is a simple sentence because it contains <em>only</em> one clause, with a single subject (us) and predicate (not waste time).
Among the options above, the word that best defines the italicized word despotic is AUTHORITARIAN. Despotic means tyrannical and exercising power, enforcing strict obedience. Authoritarian also means enforcing strict obedience to the authorities in the government at the expense of personal freedom. I hope this helps.
A few synonyms for this answer could be, crusade.
