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.”

“Betsy Johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority”

“Walking beside Louise on the way to the drugstore, Millicent felt a surge of pride.”

“Bev was suddenly there in the doorway. ‘Wipe that smile off your face,’ she commanded.”

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

Explanation:

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1) direct

2) direct

3) indirect

4) indirect

Explanation:

it is an infinitive phrase with a subject.