An appositive is a word or phrase that is used as a noun to rename the noun that is directly beside it or right beside it. From the sentence, the main noun is Mikel Espinoza and the appositive phrase is child prodigy. Thus, the answer is letter B.
This statement characterizes Mr Wolfsheim through a clearly described accent. Instead of using the word "connection", he pronounces is "gonnegtion" which shows that he doesn't pronounce his 'c's correctly. This just gives him a unique characterization, helping the reader understand what he speaks like.
They focus on characters, customs, and language common to a particular region.
When an author uses local color, he/she is using characters, customs, and language common to a particular region. The characters may be considered stereotypical, but they can help to create a specific image. This can help create setting and also add to the plot. In the movie Brave, the writers use a variety of color. The language spoken by the characters has a Scottish accent, the food and activities the characters partake in a typical customs. The will-o'-the-wisps (blue lights) are also important characters in Scottish culture.
Direct characterization is when the author specifically tells the reader the traits of a character. In this excerpt, Dickens tells you that the woman is elderly, wise, experienced and knows what is "good for children". If Dickens had used indirect characterization, he would have need to shown her wisdom and experience by including specific examples. The reader would then be lead to develop his own conclusion about the whether or not the woman was wise and experienced.
