Which description is an example of direct characterization?

a. She arose each day at five thirty and practiced her violin in the sunlit attic studio.
b. She was dedicated to her pursuits, and she possessed a raw talent that soon flourished.
c. She climbed the attic stairs and thought, “Today is the day I will master Tchaikovsky.”
d. She called to her mother, “Just ten more minutes, Mom. I need to practice my solo.”

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

Which pair of words has similar denotation but different connotations?

Imagination. experience. determination. trustworthiness.