I believe that the answer is active characterization because all of the characters are doing something. For example, the parents cleaned up the kitchen while the children are playing a game.
It's most likely D, having little value.
Context clues:
Fans want to hear the important parts of the game, so if he is trying to "annoy" them, he must not be saying anything important. So it's "having little value".
Relevance and reliability
Answer:
False
Explanation:
To be unperturbed is to be not perturbed, and perturbed means disturbed and agitated. So, unperturbed is not disturbed and agitated.
John Thornton and Buck's connection goes far beyond the working relationship that Buck had with Francois and Perrault. He respected those men for their understanding of dogs and of nature, but he had no great affection for them. John Thornton is "the ideal master," for he understands Buck without difficulty or confusion. Buck loves him because he shows his need for Buck, repeatedly demonstrating that Buck can help him in ways that others can't.
