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.
It is false that reading a play rather than seeing it takes away all of its entertainment value. Both reading and seeing a play can be very entertaining, it has nothing to do with the medium.
Answer:
a. We praised Suman, whose performance was remarkable.
b. The boys that came late were punished.
c. The businessman who I saw last night was very rich.
d. The man whom I trusted betrayed me.
e. Give me the book that is on the table.
Explanation:
Let me add the disclaimer that I'm not a native English speaker, but I want to help. :)
There are essential and nonessential clauses: they're differentiated by commas, like in this example: "<em>Carrots and brussel sprouts, which are often discarded, happen to provide many nutrients". </em>This is an example of a nonessential clause since it utilizes a comma to deliver more information.
Here are a few more examples you can use to compare the answers/future questions with:
<em>"The man who forgot his wallet is coming back to retrieve it."</em>
<em>"Katie, who has the same class as Henry, is my best friend."</em>
<em>"I like dogs that have sleek fur."</em>
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Really hoped this was useful!
B. engineer would most likely use it
The poet is talking about a dying father so i would figure the answer is C to interpret