Question

His cheekbones were high and wide, and strong deep lines cut down his cheeks, in curves beside his mouth. His hands were hard, with broad fingers

and nails as thick and ridged as little clamshells. The space between thumb and forefinger and the palms of his hands were shiny with calluses.
Which technique is the author using to reveal the character?

Answer 1

Imaginary. He is describing the man's hands. Most likely, the man was an agricultural worker or labourer. People who worked for hours develop hard hands and calluses. Rich people had very soft, baby hands because they never had to lift a finger for anything.