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.

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?

describing physical traits

describing actions

describing thoughts

describing emotions

Answer 1

The author is using the technique of describing physical traits to reveal the character.

Answer 2

The technique the author is using to reveal the character is describing physical traits. The author provides detailed descriptions of the character's cheekbones, lines on his cheeks, hands, fingers, nails, and calluses.

Answer 3

The technique the author is using to reveal the character in this passage is describing physical traits. The author provides detailed descriptions of the character's physical features, such as high and wide cheekbones, strong lines on his cheeks, hard hands with broad fingers, and callused palms. These physical descriptions help the reader form a visual image of the character and give insight into their appearance and physical attributes.