Multiple Choice
In “A Sound of Thunder,” Travis’s dialogue with Lesperance reveals how upset he is about Eckels’ having left the path. This is an example of
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Responses
direct characterization.
direct characterization.
indirect characterization.
indirect characterization.
direct characterization.
The correct answer is direct characterization.
To answer this question, we need to understand the concept of characterization. Characterization refers to the methods that an author uses to reveal the personality and traits of a character in a story. There are two main types of characterization: direct and indirect.
Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly states the traits or qualities of a character. This can be done through direct descriptions or statements made by other characters.
Indirect characterization occurs when the author reveals the traits of a character through their actions, thoughts, feelings, or dialogue. It requires the reader to infer and draw conclusions about a character based on these elements.
In the given question, we are asked to identify the type of characterization represented in the dialogue between Travis and Lesperance in the story "A Sound of Thunder." Travis is upset about Eckels leaving the designated path. To determine the type of characterization, we should analyze whether the author explicitly states Travis's emotions or if we can infer them through his dialogue.
By examining the options given:
- "direct characterization" is listed twice
- "indirect characterization" is listed twice
As we can see, the options are repetitive, which suggests that there might be a mistake. It seems that there is a duplication of choices. In such a case, further analysis of the passage or reviewing the original text would be required to make a definitive determination on whether the dialogue represents direct or indirect characterization.