<span>Repetitive words were replaced with synonyms and pronouns.</span>
The correct answer is “it’s” because it combines it is
Coralline algae, sponges, and other organisms contribute is a fact. All the others are opinions
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The sentence that is an example of direct characterization is I noticed that he was fat and bald-headed, and had an expression of winning gentleness and simplicity upon his tranquil countenance.
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Direct characterization</em> refers to the way the narrator or other characters describe a character. This characterization is done through the use <em>adjectives </em>that reveal physical or personality traits. The character is described in a straightforward manner and, this helps the reader to have a better idea of the type of character they are going to read about in the story.
