Introduction to Individuality and Conformity: "Initiation
-Identifying Types of Characterization
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Decide whether each quotation is an example of direct or indirect characterization.
“How horrible it would be . . . if she were condemned to be the plain, shy Millicent of a few years back.”
✔ direct
“Betsy Johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority”
✔ direct
“Walking beside Louise on the way to the drugstore, Millicent felt a surge of pride.”
✔ indirect
“Bev was suddenly there in the doorway. ‘Wipe that smile off your face,’ she commanded.”
✔ indirect
