Read this paragraph. max made his way down the aisle and chose a seat halfway back, just as the bus released its brakes with a loud sigh. max wore headphones and studied his laces, and nobody tried to start up a conversation. for that, max was grateful, as he was mentally reviewing his course schedule and room numbers. he tapped his toe erratically and checked his pocket for his locker combination. it will be fine, he thought, putting in a piece of gum to absorb some of his energy. he snapped a bubble, tapped his toe, and glanced out the window at the approaching school. how does this passage use characterization? the characterization reveals max’s shyness toward others. the characterization reveals max’s nervousness. the characterization reveals max’s academic interests. the characterization reveals max’s love of music. read this paragraph. i exhaled loudly and tried again, “dad, all of my friends are allowed to go. it’s safe. there is information online, and kids as young as ten years old are allowed to drive solo.” my dad’s head started slowly shaking side to side before i could finish, and i knew he would object. he is a stickler for regulations. “son, i checked the website, and i am not impressed with the go-carts’ safety ratings.” “but, dad! there are helmets, and speed limits, and supervision, and . .” the head shake started again, and my eyes rolled to the ceiling. i bowed my head, took a deep breath, and gritted my teeth. what does the writer’s voice reveal? enthusiasm concentration embarrassment frustration read this paragraph. walking to her room, maggie bowed her head and shook it side to side. why did i have to say that? she wondered as she recalled her conversation with her sister. she stepped into her room, closed the door, and leaned on the back of the door with her chin on her chest and her fingers clenched. releasing a deep sigh, maggie pushed herself toward her desk and her computer. she sat down and wrote a quick message to kayla, “hey sis, got off on the wrong foot. want to hang out later? ” she knew hitting “send” would be easier than walking back down the hall. how does this passage use characterization? the characterization reveals maggie’s cruelty. the characterization reveals maggie’s need for privacy. the characterization reveals maggie’s regret. the characterization reveals maggie’s interest in technology.