Read the quote below:

"Then he began to read in a low, stumbling voice that grew firmer as he

progressed from line to line ...

'The Sea of Faith

Was once, too, at the full, and round earth's shore

Lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled. But now I only hear

Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar!" (Bradbury).

Which of the following literary terms is the BEST matched with the quote above?

a) Indirect Characterization

b) Alliteration

c) Direct Characterization

d) Allusion

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27 August, 06:55

Read the quote below:

"Then he began to read in a low, stumbling voice that grew firmer as he

progressed from line to line ...

'The Sea of Faith

Was once, too, at the full, and round earth's shore

Lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled. But now I only hear

Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar!" (Bradbury).

Which of the following literary terms is the BEST matched with the quote above?

a) Indirect Characterization

b) Alliteration

c) Direct Characterization

d) Allusion

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Answers (2)

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Evan Rush · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A. Indirect Characterization.

Explanation:

Indirect Characterization is when the reader learns about the character's personality traits through his speech, actions, and reactions from other characters. The reader concludes the character's personality traits based on this information.

From this quote, we don't have anything that describes the character rather than his actions.

Moriah Aguirre · Answer 2

Indirect characterisation

Explanation:

Because what the person is talking about is not mentioned