The Open Window Characterization refers to the way authors convey information about the characters they create and is an important component in making a narrative text more compelling to an audience. In The Open Window, the author has used effective characterization of the young lady (Vera) by describing her behavior through her actions, speech, and thoughts. This information has been conveyed in two ways:

Direct characterization – the author has explicitly told us what the character is like. For example, the beginning of the story, Vera is described as a very self-possessed young lady. Then, we discover probably the most important aspect of her personality in the very last sentence - Horror was her specialty.

Indirect characterization – the author implicitly makes us aware of Vera’s personality through her actions (particularly body language), what she says and most importantly - how she says it. This becomes particularly apparent through her interactions with her house guest, Framton Nutter, and is confirmed by the way he reacts to her.

Task 1: Analyze how the author has used indirect characterization to let us know more about Vera’s character by answering the following questions:

And the girl looked down dramatically...She paused and choked back a sob...She broke off with a little shudder... How does her body language support her story?

She was silent. She wiped her eyes, went to the window, and looked out. Why does Vera do this?

• She looked at Framton accusingly. Why does the author use this adverb to describe how Vera looked at Framton?

• Vera is present when Framton explains to Mrs. Sappleton that the doctor has ordered him to rest - “No excitement, no frights,” he whispered. “N-n-nothing to worry me.” But, rather than feel remorse about the concocted story she has just told Framton, Vera continues the charade by staring out the open window with an expression of dazed horror in her eyes. What does this tell us about Vera’s character?

the words "slavery," "devils," and "murderer" evoke a sense of disgust.

the present continuous is a verb tense which is mainly used to indicates that an action is in progress at the moment of speaking.  

it is formed using: person + verb to be (am/is/are) +verb + - ing form  

example: i am studying at this moment .

in addition, the present continuous is also used in order to express things that will or will not happen in the near future.

example: i am having dinner with some friends tonight.

the speaker sometimes   uses it   to express that an action is repeated and it causes irritation on the part of the speaker

example: my sister is constantly complaining about everything.

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    a basketball team comprises of five players as mentioned above. the five players include point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center (ramen 56). the rules do not limit players to certain locations. however, evolution of basketball from the 1980s made players assume certain locations and roles. the point guard should be the fastest team member, and is responsible for organizing the attacks of the team. he does this by making sure that the right player has the ball at the right time (wissel 87). the shooting guard creates mainly long-range shorts and watches the opponent's last player on the defense. the small forward member of the team is majorly responsible for scoring points through dribble penetration and cuts to the basket. he also rebounds and plays actively. power forward plays invasively having their back to the basket and when on defense he plays under the basket or against the opponent's power forward (ramen 54). the center often uses his size and height to score and safeguard the basket when on defense. however, there is no rule that limits the players to these descriptions.  

              there are four quarters in regular basketball game, and each takes 10 or 12 minutes (ramen 67). in college basketball games, the game uses two-twenty minute halves. extra time should take 5 minutes in all games except in high school, where it takes four minutes. teams need to change sides after the first half of the game. a typical basketball game might take approximately 2 hours excluding the time when the game is inactive. at any given time, the court should have ten players, 5 from both sides. despite substitutions being unrestricted, it can only be performed when the game is stopped (wissel 51). additionally, teams must have a uniform comprising of a jersey and a pair of shorts. for identification purposes, the jersey should have a unique number in the team printed at the front and back. in some instances, the jerseys have the names of players, sponsors and team printed on them.  

              in conclusion, regulation basketball hoop comprises of a rim or basket attached to a backboard. violating the rules of the game results in a change of the shot clock if the committed by the defense or loss of ball possession. basketball teams comprise of five players, which includes the point guard, shooting guard, power forward, small forward and center. a typical basketball game might take approximately 2 hours excluding the time when the game is inactive.