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Read the excerpt from Monster.

STEVE
I don’t remember seeing him play ball.

PETROCELLI
You having trouble remembering what you’ve seen?

STEVE
No, but I’ve seen a lot of ball games. I watch a lot of ball games.

PETROCELLI
Are you nervous? Do you want to take a few minutes?

Which statement correctly describes the characterization in the excerpt?

Steve's words characterize him as forgetful and confused.
Steve's words characterize him as dishonest and afraid.
Petrocelli's words characterize Steve as dishonest and afraid.
Petrocelli's words characterize Steve as forgetful and confused.

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Petrocelli is asking questions that imply Steve is forgetful and confused at the moment, as he responded with have you forgotten and are you nervous.

User TheDmi
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Answer:

D i took the test on edge and got it right

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