Which sentence is an example of characterization through action?

A. The clenching of her toes inside her shoes was her only movement as she waited for the police officer to appear.

B. She had beautiful red hair that was often pulled back from her face into a tight, functional braid.

C. Her nails were rough and ragged, and the holes in the dress she wore had been mended too many times to count.

D. She lacked height, but her steely blue eyes and the sharp angles of her face made her seem intimidating to others.

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24 October, 10:28

Which sentence is an example of characterization through action?

A. The clenching of her toes inside her shoes was her only movement as she waited for the police officer to appear.

B. She had beautiful red hair that was often pulled back from her face into a tight, functional braid.

C. Her nails were rough and ragged, and the holes in the dress she wore had been mended too many times to count.

D. She lacked height, but her steely blue eyes and the sharp angles of her face made her seem intimidating to others.

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Isiah Ingram · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. The clenching of her toes inside her shoes was her only movement as she waited for the police officer to appear.

Explanation:

In literature, characterization through action occurs when the narrator or author suggests the way a character is or looks through the actions of him or her. This can be seen in "The clenching of her toes inside her shoes was her only movement as she waited for the police officer to appear" because the action of this female character shows of remaining still except by moving her toes suggest this female character is calm or at least wants to pretend it, but still feel nervous which is why she is moving her toes.