Each of the following descriptions from "The Destructors" is an example of direct characterization except
A. "When he said 'Trevor' it was a statement of fact..."
B. "Blackie, Mike and a thin yellow boy...called by his surname Summers..."
C. "...Old Misery was too mean to spend money on the property."
D. "T raised his eyes, as grey and disturbed as the drab August day."
The correct answer is C. "...Old Misery was too mean to spend money on the property." This is an example of indirect characterization because it reveals the character's personality trait of being mean through his actions rather than directly stating it.
To find the answer to this question, we need to understand what direct characterization means. Direct characterization refers to when the author explicitly describes a character's traits or qualities. It is when the author directly tells the reader about a character's appearance, personality, or other characteristics.
Now let's analyze each description and determine whether it is an example of direct characterization:
A. "When he said 'Trevor' it was a statement of fact..." - This line directly describes a character named Trevor and how his name is spoken. It is an example of direct characterization.
B. "Blackie, Mike and a thin yellow boy...called by his surname Summers..." - This line directly describes the physical appearance and the way people refer to the boy named Summers. It is also an example of direct characterization.
C. "...Old Misery was too mean to spend money on the property." - This line directly describes the personality trait of Old Misery, stating that he is mean. It is an example of direct characterization.
D. "T raised his eyes, as grey and disturbed as the drab August day." - This line does not explicitly describe a character's personal traits or qualities. Instead, it depicts the character's physical action and the author's use of imagery. It is not an example of direct characterization.
Therefore, the answer is D. "T raised his eyes, as grey and disturbed as the drab August day."
A. "When he said 'Trevor' it was a statement of fact..."
Well, let's see... In this case, direct characterization means that the author directly tells the reader about a character's traits or qualities. So, which one of these descriptions does not fit the bill?
Hmm... It seems like "When he said 'Trevor' it was a statement of fact..." might not quite fit the definition of direct characterization. It seems more like a statement of how Trevor's name is said or perceived, rather than a direct description of his character.
So, I guess my answer would be A. "When he said 'Trevor' it was a statement of fact..."