Read the excerpt from an adaptation of "To Build a Fire." He was angry, and cursed his luck aloud. This would
delay him an hour, for he would have to build a fire and
dry out his foot-gear.
What technique does the author use to characterize the
man?
The author uses direct characterization to reveal the
man's emotions
The author uses direct characterization to show the
man's fear
The author uses indirect characterization to reveal the
man's treatment of others.
The author uses indirect characterization to reveal the
man's past experiences.

The author uses direct characterization to reveal the

man's emotions

Explanation:

The author says directly that the man is angry.

modal adverbs are used to modify specific verbs that consist of a linking verb (verb of being) and sometimes another verb. examples of modal verbs include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will and would.

modal auxiliary. an auxiliary verb characteristically used with other verbs to express mood, aspect, or tense. in english, the most common modal auxiliaries are can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, and would. also called modal .

i don't really know the circumstances. i personally think not due to it not being fair for all parties and how hated i'd become if i thought it was a good thing.