CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“Arthur doesn’t do his homework, “ Nathaniel told her. “He doesn’t practice. He’ll fail.”
A
Direct Characterization
B
Indirect Characterization
C
Both
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: –Examples of indirect characterization: “he threw a loaf of bread in my direction"(Collins 31). This shows that Peeta is caring. “I lift my hand to my mouth, taking one last look at the world” (Collins 345). This shows that Katniss wont obey the capital.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Indirect Characterization in The Canterbury Tales. Indirect characterization is when the author writes more subtle clues regarding the traits or behaviors of a particular character that often require the reader to guess or to speculate about the true nature of the character.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shakespeare creates indirect characterization when he uses oxymorons, paradoxes, and juxtaposition to describe Romeo and Juliet’s complex “star-crossed” love. Through terms of contrast, Shakespeare characterizes Juliet as a loving, sweet, and passionate girl.

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