Which excerpts from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde use direct characterization? Choose three answers. Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile He was austere with himself "Indeed?" said Mr. Utterson with a slight change of voice, "and what was that?" Mr. Utterson again walked some way in silence and obviously under a weight of consideration. No doubt the feat was easy to Mr.Utterson; for he was undemonstrative at the best __

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Which excerpts from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde use direct characterization? Choose three answers. Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile He was austere with himself "Indeed?" said Mr. Utterson with a slight change of voice, "and what was that?" Mr. Utterson again walked some way in silence and obviously under a weight of consideration. No doubt the feat was easy to Mr.Utterson; for he was undemonstrative at the best __

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Direct characterization involves explicitly describing a character's traits. In the excerpts provided, the following sentences use direct characterization:1. "Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile." - This directly describes Mr. Utterson's appearance and demeanor.2. "He was austere with himself" - This directly describes Mr. Utterson's personality trait of being strict or severe with himself.3. "No doubt the feat was easy to Mr.Utterson; for he was undemonstrative at the best" - This directly characterizes Mr. Utterson as someone who is not expressive or emotional.These excerpts provide clear descriptions of Mr. Utterson's characteristics.

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