Question

8.Read the following conversation.“Hey Pat! Great to see you!” boomed Terrence, catching sight of Pat.“Yeah,” Pat said without enthusiasm.“Anything wrong Pat? You seem kind of quiet.”“No, I’m fine…Well—I’m late to class,” replied Pat.What is this passage an example of? direct characterization through action direct characterization through dialogue indirect characterization through action indirect characterization through dialogue

Answer 1

ANSWER: Indirect characterization through dialogue.

Answer 2

This passage is an example of indirect characterization through dialogue. I the conversation there is not much content to characterize Pat and Terrence but the audience can get to understand some things about each one's personality. The audience can infer that Terrence is more direct and extrovert while Pat is shy and introvert but there are not as many clues to be sure about this inferences.