How do writers use direct characterization in a story? a. by unveiling the thoughts and actions of the character b. through the writer’s statements about the character c. through the comments and reactions of other characters d. by showing the character’s comments about himself or herself

Which excerpt from "the treasure of lemon brown” would provide strong evidence that greg feels upset and resentful at the beginning of the story? a.the dark sky, filled with angry, swirling clouds, reflected greg ridley’s mood as he sat on the stoop of his building. his father’s voice came to him again, first reading the letter the principal had sent to the house, then lecturing endlessly about his poor efforts in math. report cards were due in a week, and greg had been hoping for the best. but the principal had ended the suspense early when she sent the letter saying greg would probably fail math if he didn’t spend more time studying. there was a room a few feet from the door, and from where he stood in the entrance, greg could see a squarish patch of light on the floor. he entered the room, frowning at the musty smell. it was a large room that might have been someone’s parlor at one time.d from this spot he could see the blinking neon sign over the bodega on the corner. he

Based on this excerpt the authors are mostly likely to attempt to answer which question?

Consider the title and souce of the following articles. which one is most likely to exhibit a bias? (a) how to roast beef," by the food editor of a magazine (b) americans experiencing greater fatigue than previous generations, " by a harvard researcher (c) "americans' worsening eyesight not related to computer screen usage," by the public relations director of a major computer manufacturer (d) "sharing the burden: a history of cooperation," by a college professor