Methods of Proving Character By Reputation or Opinion.

• A. Rule 404. (a)(2)
• B. Rule 406
• C. Rule 405. (a)
• D. Rule 403

Answer: (C)

Proving character through reputation or opinion is allowed when character evidence is admissible, and the rule that covers this method explicitly authorizes proving a person’s character by their reputation in the community or by a witness’s opinion about that character. That is Rule 405(a).

This is why it’s the best answer here: the phrase “Methods of Proving Character By Reputation or Opinion” points directly to the method described in 405(a). The other rules govern different ideas—404 speaks to the general prohibition on character evidence to prove conduct and the exceptions, 406 deals with habit, and 403 is about balancing probative value against unfair prejudice. So the method described—proving character by reputation or opinion—is the one named in Rule 405(a). For example, to show someone is honest, you could testify about their reputation for honesty or give an opinion about their honesty, rather than offering specific past acts (which would fall under other provisions).