Which description is an example of direct characterization? A. The teenager clenched the steering wheel, his hands sweaty as the
semitruck whizzed past him. B. The actress waltzed onto the stage without even glancing at the thousand-member audience. C. Valerie's petite frame was the complete opposite of her larger-than-life personality. D. Jeremy rubbed his palms on his pants, hoping the interviewer wouldn't notice his sweaty handshake.
The description that is an example of direct characterization is C. Valerie's petite frame was the complete opposite of her larger-than-life personality.
Direct characterization is a literary device used by an author to describe the characters traits. The author, specifically describes the character with adjectives. He tells the reader, in a straight forward manner, what the character feels, fears or hopes. It is different from indirect characterization because in this one the author suggests the character's traits through dialogues or actions.
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.
in past the diseases couldn't be cured as the medicinal research wasn't that strong as it is today so in olden times the people suffered different diseases unlike now
The mood is conveyed by the choice of words as in simple casual speech or difficult, more formal words, the tone of the writers is something to consider also
Answer: Because they were probably put in partners and bonded pretty easily
Explanation: Germany had young men fight or men that were of age to fight. Those men probably had comradeship because they to work together therefore creating a bond that will help them together to fight.
