Question

Which sentence from the excerpt is an example of direct characterization?

Caroline almost smiled, but it was not a smile of amusement or happiness.
She was understanding and gentle, but also firm and strong.
“I know you’re hurting and you’re frustrated and you want to do more, but you can’t.” Her chin dropped to her chest, and she let out a sigh.

Answer 1

Answer: B. She was understanding and gentle, but also firm and strong.

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Answer 2

She was understanding and gentle, but also firm and strong.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the sentence she was understanding and gentle, but also firm and strong, the author directly states that Caroline is an understanding and gentle, yet firm and strong person. Authors describing the character by stating his/her personality traits directly in the text is called direct characterization.