Decide whether each statement is an example of direct characterization, an example of indirect characterization, or not characterization at all. 1.toby’s next move in the game was clever and quick, just like his reputation. 2.because the thunder and lightning came so close together, julia knew that the storm was close by. 3every few minutes angela glanced at the clock. 4.her eyes twinkled, and she couldn’t but smile as she put the finishing touches on the decorations for the surprise party.

1. Toby’s next move in the game was clever and quick, just like his reputation. This is an instance of direct characterization, as the author is drawing an explicit parallel between the clever and quick qualities ort Toby’s move and his reputation.

2. Because the thunder and lightning came so close together, Julia knew that the storm was close by. This is a purely factual description, there is no characterization here.

3. Every few minutes Angela glanced at the clock. The characterization here is implied. It is indirect. Angela sounds like a very nervous, obsessive and distressed character.

4. Her eyes twinkled, and she couldn’t help but smile as she put the finishing touches on the decorations for the surprise party. The characterization here is also implied and indirect. The character appears as a meticulous, thoughtful and joyous person.

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in 1636, roger williams settled at the tip of narragansett bay after being banished from the massachusetts bay colony for his religious views, on land granted to him by the narragansett tribe. he called the site "providence plantation" and declared it a place of religious freedom.

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