Question

Which passage is an example of direct characterization?

A. If she could just get Jody to believe Erin stole her backpack, Lola thought, they’d stop speaking to each other and the secret would be safe. But first , she’d have to steal the backpack without getting caught.

B. Lola was a selfish, manipulative and conniving girl who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted.

C. After making sure the coast was clear, Lola pulled the backpack out of her locker, slipped it under her coat and buried it in the nearest trash bin. Now all she’d have to do is send Jody and anonymous text that Erin did it and wait for the fireworks.


D. “I don’t want to start any trouble , but I know it’d be wrong not to tell you Erin took in” Lola said. “Are you sure?” Jody asked. Lola replied, “I saw her with it” red rage, Lola turned on her heels and towards the gym, where Erin was practicing.

Answer 1

B) Lola was a selfish, manipulative and conniving girl who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The answer would be B.

"B. Lola was a selfish, manipulative and conniving girl who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted."

Step-by-step explanation:

It directly characterizes/tells us the reader Lola is "selfish, manipulative and conniving..."

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