In the excerpt below, which technique is the author using to teach readers about the character Becky?'After returning from her friend's house, Gracie told her brother Ben, 'Whenever I hang out with Becky, it leaves me feeling uneasy and on edge, like I'm not good enough. Because Becky always makes mean comments about other people and makes sure I know what she thinks is wrong with me makes me think she's not the nicest person. I don't think I really want to be friends with someone who makes me feel bad all the time.'

MCQs based on the Common Core State Standards for 6th Grade English Language (ELA) reading and writing of both literary and informational text.