What does the phrase ‘direct characterization’ mean? A. when ...

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What does the phrase ‘direct characterization’ mean?

A. when the author tells the reader what the character’s personality is like

B. someone or something that contributes to an accomplishment, result or process.

C. facts, examples, and other pieces of information directly stated in a text

D. to point out; also to serve as a sign or symbol of something

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What does the word ‘inference’ mean?

A. connecting the textual evidence with your own knowledge and experience; an educated guess.

B. something that brings about an effect or a result

C. someone or something that contributes to an accomplishment, result or process.

D. he qualities shown by a character, such as physical traits (tall with brown eyes) or expressions of personality (kind or anxious).