Neco 2017 Literature In English Question 52

Practice objective / multiple choice question 52 from the 2017 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2017 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 52 NECO • 2017 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Based on the excerpt below, Ada walked into the room, her shoulders squared and eyes fixed on the worn wooden table. She brushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear without a word, then lifted the heavy ledger and began to tally the day's sales, her fingers moving with practiced precision. (a) Identify two methods of characterization the author uses to portray Ada. (b) Explain how each method contributes to the reader's understanding of her personality.

Answer Options

A. Indirect description (her inner thoughts) shows confidence; direct characterization through dialogue shows diligence and competence.
B. Direct description (her posture and gaze) shows arrogance; indirect characterization through her silent, precise actions shows indecisiveness and clumsiness.
Correct Answer C. Direct description (her posture and gaze) shows confidence; indirect characterization through her silent, precise actions shows diligence and competence.
D. Symbolic description (the ledger) shows wealth; indirect characterization through her facial expression shows kindness.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Direct description (her posture and gaze) shows confidence; indirect characterization through her silent, precise actions shows diligence and competence.

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This is Neco 2017 Literature In English Question 52. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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