In this example, what does the author use to describe Laurie?Laurie knew that she wore out-of-date clothing and that her long, red hair was dirty. It was true that all her clothes came from garage sales and she was often too busy to shower, but who cared what other people thought of her?A.ActionsB.ThoughtsC.AppearanceD.Dialogue

I knew how to act and the right things to say, but I felt like a phony. I really cared about Lilly and I wanted her parents to like me, but this world was so different from mine. I wasn't comfortable in these clothes or around their friends. I felt like they could see right through me — like they knew where I came from and who my parents were. I decided to reveal my insecurities to Lilly, and she quickly put my mind at ease. She explained how much her family admired me and wanted to me to be a part of them.Which statement describes the aesthetic impact the author most likely intends the resolution to have on the reader?A.The author wants readers to consider the purpose of family conflicts.B.The author wants readers to feel disappointment and sadness.C.The author wants readers to gain a sense of relief and satisfaction.D.The author wants readers to question the reliability of the narrator.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In this example, what does the author use to describe Ryan?Most people would say that Ryan's black hair was nicely styled, always clean, and well trimmed. His clothing was expensive, and he thought it was important that his shoes always match his belt.A.ThoughtsB.DialogueC.AppearanceD.ActionsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Twisting her braid between her fingers, Marcie jumped whenever anyone entered the room.What method of characterization does the sentence use to describe the character?A.ThoughtsB.ActionC.DialogueD.Appearance

Read this excerpt from "Everyday Use":In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day. I can kill and clean a hog as mercilessly as a man.Based on this excerpt, what can the reader infer about the narrator's character?A.That she is strong and hardworkingB.That she is abusive to her daughtersC.That she is soft-spoken and sweetD.That she is mean and unforgivingSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which sentence is an example of characterization through action?A.She lacked height, but her steely blue eyes and the sharp angles of her face made her seem intimidating to others.B.She had beautiful red hair that was often pulled back from her face into a tight, functional braid.C.The clenching of her toes inside her shoes was her only movement as she waited for the police officer to appear.D.Her nails were rough and ragged, and the holes in the dress she wore had been mended too many times to count.