Question

Which excerpt from "Yearbook” is an example of direct characterization?

Answer 1

The excerpt from "Yearbook" that is an example of direct characterization is A: "Now, Fatima was trudging toward the yearbook room, her head lowered and shaggy bangs falling across her dark brown eyes."

Step-by-step explanation:

Direct characterization is the author's use of explicit statements about a character. In option A, the author explicitly describes Fatima's physical appearance and her actions (trudging with her head lowered and bangs falling across her eyes). This statement gives the reader a direct insight into Fatima's character and personality. Therefore, option A is an example of direct characterization. The other options describe Fatima's actions and dialogue but do not provide an explicit statement about her character.

Answer 2

I think it would be C (Fatmia squirmed and forth in the uncomfortable yellow-brown office chair with her arms crossed tightly in front of her.