Which of the following lines from “The Prologue” to The Canterbury Tales is not an example of direct characterization?
a.
“He was an honest worker, good and true . . .”
b.
“. . . His mighty mouth was like a furnace door.”
c.
“Children were afraid when he appeared.”
d.
“He wore a fustian tunic stained and dark . . .”

Question

Which of the following lines from “The Prologue” to The Canterbury Tales is not an example of direct characterization?
a.
“He was an honest worker, good and true . . .”
b.
“. . . His mighty mouth was like a furnace door.”
c.
“Children were afraid when he appeared.”
d.
“He wore a fustian tunic stained and dark . . .”

anonymous · Answer

B is the correct answer because direct characterization is when it actually tells you in words instead of implying it(: