· "That Ed Johnson," said Anderson, watching the old mechanic scratch his head in
confusion as the sales rep explained Dralco's newest engine performance diagnostic
computer. "He hasn't got a clue about modern electronics. Give him a good set of
tools and a stack of yellowing manuals with a carburetor needing repair, and he'd be
happy as a hungry frog in a fly-field."

What type of CHARACTERIZATION is being used to describe Ed Johnson?
Direct characterization -
A. The author is telling us specific details about the
character.

B. Indirect characterization - Another character in the passage is describing Ed.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.