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Which is an example of writing a description through direct characterization?(1 point)
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Gazing out over the blue-green sea, Mariko grinned in absolute delight.
Gazing out over the blue-green sea, Mariko grinned in absolute delight.

Bethany had pale green eyes, the color of mint leaves in the spring.
Bethany had pale green eyes, the color of mint leaves in the spring.

Gasping for air, Paul craned his neck to look at the top of the 13,000-foot peak and felt his stomach roll around like a roller coaster.
Gasping for air, Paul craned his neck to look at the top of the 13,000-foot peak and felt his stomach roll around like a roller coaster.

A wicked smile stretched across Rebecca’s face as she gazed upon the mile-high wedge of cheesecake placed in front of her.
A wicked smile stretched across Rebecca’s face as she gazed upon the mile-high wedge of cheesecake placed in front of her.
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Answer 1

The best example of direct characterization from the options provided is:

**Bethany had pale green eyes, the color of mint leaves in the spring.**

Direct characterization explicitly describes a character’s traits, physical appearance, or personality, whereas the other examples rely on actions or feelings to imply characterization.