Sort the sentences based on whether they are examples of direct or indirect characterization. -Qi refused to join in

-Emily is very clever.

-Spencer was tall and slim.

-Jo solved the problem first.

Qi refused to join in - Indirect Characterisation.

Emily is very clever- Direct Characterisation.

Spencer was tall and slim- Direct Characterisation.

Jo solved the problem first- Indirect Characterisation.

Explanation:

Characterisation can be defined as the depiction or portrayal of a characters personality. This is done either through direct characterisation or indirect characterisation.

Direct Characterisation can be defined as the depiction of a character through their appearance, their profession, their passions, etc. It is also known as explicit characterisation. Using direct characterisation, the author reveals the character's personality trait directly to its reader.

From the given options the expressions that characterizes a character directly are "Emily is very clever"; "Spencer was tall and slim." The characters personality is depicted directly.

Indirect characterisation is the portrayal of a character through their thoughts, their actions, their speech. In this form of characterisation, the author uses the characters thoughts, actions, speech to  picturize the personality of a character.

From the given options the indirect characterisation can be seen in "Qi refused to join in"; "Jo solved the problem first." The characters in these options are picturised by their actions.

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