Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

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a reaction to a character by another character
a reaction to a character by another character - no response given

statements about a character in a narrator’s words
statements about a character in a narrator’s words - no response given

a description of a character’s clothing
a description of a character’s clothing - no response given

the description of a character’s actions

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The correct example of direct characterization is statements about a character in a narrator’s words. Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, personality, or background through narration. This is in contrast to indirect characterization, where the character's traits are revealed through their actions, speech, thoughts, or reactions by other characters.