Choose the connective that belongs in the blank in the following sentence.
i like to play baseball. i can't throw a ball very well.
a. for instance
b. besides
c. in fact
d. however

In the sentence: I like to play baseball. , I can't throw a ball very well.

The answer is D. However  

A subordinating conjunction (subordinators or subordinate conjunctions) is a part of speech which is used to connect or ‘juncture’ a dependent clause to independent clause. They are important parts of complex sentences as they also introduce adverbs.

In the sentence, ‘however’ is used because the person can do the act, but there is a limitation to his action and that is ‘not throwing a ball very well’.

C. Indirect characterization

So when you are revealing who a character is that is characterization and the difference between direct and indirect characterization is basically the difference between telling and showing.  When the author tells you what a character is that is direct characterization, but when they show through actions and thoughts that is indirect characterization.