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part a:
how does the author use characterization to build tension in the story?

a. the author describes ezra’s sister as “overbearing” and shows how her personality creates conflict in the family.

b. the authors shows ezra’s aunt to be a pessimistic character, and then shows the optimistic ezra coming into conflict with her.

c. the author created a narrator who is focused on the future rather than the present and places him in a situation where that causes problems.

d. the author depicts ezra’s mom as a generous character, and then shows that generosity being taken advantage of.