Question

Which of the following lines from "The Gift of the Magi" uses direct characterization to describe Della?

"Della finished her cry and attended to her cheeks with the powder rag."
"Her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its color within twenty seconds."
"Many a happy hour she had spent planning for something nice for him."
"She had been saving every penny she could for months, with this result."

Answer 1

Answer: The second option, B

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:B:her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its color within twenty seconds.

Explanation:direct characterization is when the writer makes direct statements about a character's personality and tells the reader or viewer what the character is like