LITERATURE QUESTIONS
ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
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Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.
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Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.
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Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.
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Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.
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Detailed explanation-1: -For example, let’s say you have a character who doesn’t like children. A direct characterization example would take a straightforward approach. The author could state it clearly: Old man Humphrey never liked children, even when he himself was a child.
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: -The direct characterization implies loneliness, isolation, and discrimination. Crooks and Lennie have an exchange one evening in the barn. The conversation indirectly characterizes the intelligence and pride of Crooks and reinforces Lennie’s innocent mind.
Detailed explanation-4: -Juliet characterizes Romeo as a “beautiful tyrant” (3.2. 75). Using oxymoron, Juliet calls Romeo “beautiful” because she feels he is alluring and handsome, but also calls him a “tyrant” because he is evil by killing her cousin.