How do writers use direct characterization in a story?
a) by unveiling the thoughts and actions of the character
b) through the writer’s statements about the character
c) through the comments and reactions of other characters
d) by showing the character’s comments about himself or herself

"the beginning of the massai" which excerpt best justifies this conclusion

What is the major irony in the poem “ballad of birmingham” by dudley randall? a. the mother is afraid her daughter will get hurt marching in a protest, but her daughter gets hurt going to church instead. b. the mother realizes that going to church may be as dangerous as going to a protest, so she doesn’t let her daughter leave. c. the mother is upset that her daughter deliberately defies her wishes to participate in the freedom march. d. the daughter could have missed church because the alarm clock wasn’t working that morning.

Jess wanted to save money to buy a new outfit. jess saved $27.40 in june, $28.90 in july and $21.10 in august. however, she also had to spend $21.60 on school supplies and $45.10 on her dog. if the outfit costs $106.80, how much money does jess still need to save