Read the following excerpt from the novel *The River's Whisper*:

"Kemi stared at the wilted flowers on the table, then quietly slipped a fresh bouquet into the vase without saying a word. When her brother complained about the broken window, she smiled and said, \"It was just a little accident, nothing to worry about.\" Later, she lingered by the doorway, watching the rain, thinking, \"If only we could keep the house as it was, safe and whole.\"

Based on this passage, (a) identify two methods of indirect characterization employed by the author, and (b) state one personality trait that can be inferred about Kemi."

Question

Read the following excerpt from the novel *The River's Whisper*:

"Kemi stared at the wilted flowers on the table, then quietly slipped a fresh bouquet into the vase without saying a word. When her brother complained about the broken window, she smiled and said, \"It was just a little accident, nothing to worry about.\" Later, she lingered by the doorway, watching the rain, thinking, \"If only we could keep the house as it was, safe and whole.\"

Based on this passage, (a) identify two methods of indirect characterization employed by the author, and (b) state one personality trait that can be inferred about Kemi."

Accepted Answer

Methods: actions and speech (or thoughts). Trait: considerate.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Literature In English Question 1

Answer Options

About This Question

Master the Exam!