Question

Which sentence is an example of characterization through action? A. His breathing was shallow, his eyes wide, and his heart beat loud enough to be heard across the room. B. He was strong and muscular, tanned a golden brown from years of spending time outside. C. His brown eyes were calm, and his crow-black hair fell easily over a face many considered handsome. D. His extreme height was intimidating, but his muted green eyes and open face softened the effect.

Answer 1

a is the correct answerforthe question

Answer 2

Answer: A) His breathing was shallow, his eyes wide, and his heart beat loud enough to be heard across the room.

Explanation: Characterization is a literary device that is used to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story. From the given options, the sentence that represents an example of characterization through action, is the corresponding to option A, because the way the character breathes, opens his eyes and the way his heart is beating, give us information about his personality. The other options are also characterization but not through actions.