Read this excerpt from We've Got a Job.

At that moment, nine-year-old Audrey made a decision. She would no longer just attend meetings. Somehow, she would act on her own.

Which of Audrey's character traits is best highlighted in this excerpt?

A) her curiosity

B) her independence

C) her stubbornness

D) her cleverness

B is the answer her independence

The correct answer is B. Her independence

Explanation:

In literary works, the traits of characters can be presented either as the narrator directly describes the character or as the characters' behaviors, decisions, action, and values suggest to the reader the traits of a character. In the case of the excerpt presented, the action of Audrey to "o longer just attend meetings" and instead "act on her own" shows Audrey is independent as she opposes situations and actions she does not feel good about and instead decides to be loyal to her feelings and beliefs. Thus, the trait that is highlighted in this excerpt is "her independency".