How do authors present and develop characters? check all that apply. a. the way characters are described b. the situations in which the characters interact c. the number of characters in each chapter d. dialogue between characters e. conflicts within and between characters

a, b, d, e.

Explanation: Authors present and develop characters through a literary device that is called characterization. It can be direct characterization like in the way the characters are described by the author. And in indirect characterization that includes the situations in which the characters interact, the dialogue between characters and the conflicts within and between characters.

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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