Question

Read the excerpt from True Stories of Girl Heroines by Evelyn Everett-Green. Then, answer the question that follows.

His own face was very thin and brown, and though he was still quite young, there were a few grey hairs to be seen about his temples. Hard living, hard fighting, days and nights of anxious toil had left their impress upon him, as upon many another compatriot at that season of bitter struggle.

Which type of characterization is evident in this passage?

Direct; the author describes the man's physical appearance and life experiences
Direct; the reader must infer what the man looks like based on his internal thoughts
Indirect; the author describes the man's physical appearance and life experiences
Indirect; the reader must infer what the man looks like based on his internal thoughts

Answer 1

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Indirect; the author describes the man's physical appearance and life experiences