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Read the passage from The Grapes of Wrath .

Joad said, “Sure, I remember you. You used to give a good meeting. I recollect one time you give a whole sermon walking around on your hands, yelling your head off. Ma liked you more than anybody. An’ Granma says you was just full of the spirit.”

What is the author using to reveal the character?

the character’s physical traits

the conversation of other characters

the character’s thoughts

the character’s actions

The author is using the conversation of other characters to reveal the character. From Joad's dialogue, we learn that the person being talked about used to give powerful sermons, walked on their hands during a sermon, and was liked by Ma and Granma.

The author is using the conversation of other characters to reveal the character in this passage.

To determine what the author is using to reveal the character in the given passage, we need to analyze the text. In this passage, Joad is reminiscing about the person being referred to and describing their behavior during a meeting. Joad mentions that this person used to give a whole sermon while walking on their hands and yelling loudly. Additionally, Joad recalls that Ma liked this person and Granma thought they were "just full of the spirit."

From this passage, it can be inferred that the author is revealing the character through their actions and the conversation of other characters. Joad's recollection of the person's sermon performance and the opinions expressed by Ma and Granma provide insights into the character's nature and reputation. Therefore, the correct answer would be "the character's actions and the conversation of other characters."