Read the passage from The Grapes of Wrath.
He fought and argued, told dirty stories. He drank too much when he could get it, ate too much when it was there, talked too much all the time.
Which type of characterization is being used?
a abstract characterization
b indirect characterization
c direct characterization
d personal characterization
c direct characterization
The type of characterization being used in the passage is c) direct characterization.
The type of characterization being used in this passage is c) direct characterization.
Direct characterization refers to when the author explicitly provides information about a character's personality or traits. In this case, the author directly reveals specific details about the character by stating that "He fought and argued, told dirty stories. He drank too much when he could get it, ate too much when it was there, talked too much all the time." These statements directly characterize the individual by describing their actions, behaviors, and habits.