Question

Read the passage from The Grapes of Wrath .

His cheekbones were high and wide, and strong deep lines cut down his cheeks, in curves beside his mouth. His hands were hard, with broad fingers and nails as thick and ridged as little clamshells. The space between thumb and forefinger and the palms of his hands were shiny with calluses.

Which technique is the author using to reveal the character?


describing actions


describing emotions


describing thoughts


describing physical traits

Answer 1

The author is describing physical traits.

Answer 2

describing physical traits

Step-by-step explanation:

The author is doing nothing but describing the physical traits of the character. In this excerpt, at least, we read nothing of the character's ideas, emotions, or actions. It's all about his cheekbones, broad fingers, and hand calluses.