Which line best illustrates using a character's own words to show independence?

• A. The character walked away from the crowd.
• B. The room filled with laughter.
• C. I don't need anyone's help with this project. I've got it handled.
• D. The plan was approved by the committee.

Answer: (C)

The line that shows independence is the one where the character speaks in their own words and states they can handle things on their own. It uses first-person voice and a direct declaration of self-reliance, "I don't need anyone's help with this project. I've got it handled." That direct statement signals autonomy and confidence in one's own abilities. The other lines describe actions or external circumstances—the character's movement, the room’s laughter, or a plan approved by others—without the character explicitly claiming independence. The emphasis on the character’s own words makes this line the clearest illustration of independence.