Which is an example of writing a description through direct characterization?

Question

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

Answer 1

The example of writing a description through direct characterization is:

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

This sentence directly describes Bethany's physical trait (her pale green eyes) without leaving it open to interpretation, which is characteristic of direct characterization.