CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“Alphie was a little weird-into sci-fi and comic books, but he was mature for his age and knowledgeable about many things.”
A
Direct Characterization
B
Indirect Characterization
C
Both
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, indirect characterization describing a protagonist might read, “John snapped at the man without warning, ” whereas direct characterization would say simply, “John was short-tempered.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of direct characterization would be: ◾“Bill was short and fat, and his bald spot was widening with every passing year.” ◾“’Jane is a cruel person, ’ she said. ‘”

Detailed explanation-3: -Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.” Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children.

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