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As he walked home, Whit saw his friend Jeremy, and suddenly froze.

"Whit! Hello there!"
"Uh--hi, Jeremy," uttered Whit.
"How are you doing?"
"Well--I'm fine, I suppose
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yes--yes, I am . . . okay.'
"If you say so. See you later." Jeremy walked along, leaving Whit trying to catch his breath.
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the author develop character though the dialogue between Whit and Jeremy?
(1 point)
O By characterizing Jeremy as strong and willful
O By characterizing Whit as rude and inconsiderate
• By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious
• By characterizing Jeremy as kind and thoughtful

The author develops character through the dialogue between Whit and Jeremy by characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious. This can be observed in Whit's responses, such as when he stutters while saying "Uh--hi, Jeremy" and when he repeats that he is "okay" multiple times. These responses indicate that Whit is feeling uneasy or uncomfortable in this interaction. In contrast, Jeremy is characterized as kind and thoughtful through his friendly and concerned questions towards Whit, demonstrating that he is attentive to Whit's well-being. Therefore, the correct answer is: By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious, and by characterizing Jeremy as kind and thoughtful.