Which of the following lines from the story is an example of indirect characterization?


A. “The old lady had not heard him; only Chig had heard.”


B. “She smiled. She had all her teeth, but they were too perfect to be her own.”


C. “They had been met at the door by Aunt Rose, GL's wife, and ushered into the living room.”


D. “Tears now traveled down the lines in her face, but when she spoke, her voice was clear.”

d of course

B. “She smiled. She had all her teeth, but they were too perfect to be her own.”

Indirect characterization refers to the process of revealing a character's personality traits or qualities through their actions, thoughts, or interactions with others. To identify the example of indirect characterization from the given options, we need to look for a line that provides insights into the character's personality without explicitly stating them.

Let's analyze each option:

A. "The old lady had not heard him; only Chig had heard."
This line describes a situation where the old lady does not hear what someone said. It provides information about her hearing ability but does not provide insights into her personality traits. Therefore, option A does not demonstrate indirect characterization.

B. "She smiled. She had all her teeth, but they were too perfect to be her own."
This line focuses on the appearance of the character's teeth. While it provides details about the character's physical appearance, it does not reveal any personality traits. So, option B is not an example of indirect characterization.

C. "They had been met at the door by Aunt Rose, GL's wife, and ushered into the living room."
This line introduces a character named Aunt Rose, who greets the visitors at the door and directs them to the living room. It reveals Aunt Rose's actions and role in the story but does not provide any information about her personality. Therefore, option C does not demonstrate indirect characterization.

D. "Tears now traveled down the lines in her face, but when she spoke, her voice was clear."
This line describes a character with tears running down her face but still speaking clearly. It gives us insights into her emotional state and her ability to maintain composure while speaking. This line indirectly characterizes the character by revealing her strength and emotional resilience. Thus, option D is an example of indirect characterization.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. "Tears now traveled down the lines in her face, but when she spoke, her voice was clear."