Question

Which sentence from Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle" is an example of indirect characterization?

Answer 1

He declared it was of no use to work on his farm, if was the most pestilent little piece of ground in the whole town

Answer 2

The answer is "In fact, he declared it was of no use to work on his farm; it was the most pestilent little piece of ground in the whole country ... "

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