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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.
Sure, Summer is as hot as boiling cauldron with boiling water.
To establish herself as the leader, despite the fact that she is a woman is the example used in this speech.
<u>Explanation:</u>
This is an excerpt from the Tribute Speech by Queen Elizabeth I to her troops in Essex. In 1588, the British were fighting against the Spanish army.
After Defeating Spanish Armada, Queen Elizabeth I made this speech to motivate her troops. If any other nation tries to invade England she'll arm herself to fight for the nation.
Also, she established herself as general and leader, judge and rewarder. She also mentions that she has the body of feeble and weak.
But she has the heart of the king i.e. the King of England. She marked that she has the capability to be a leader and her gender was not a barrier to her leadership.