Asked by Olivia

Which is an example of direct characterization? (1 point)

As I rushed to take the last empty seat on the subway, a stranger grabbed it first and gave me a spiteful sneer.

Susannah had hair of a beautiful red color that brought to mind warm fires on snowy nights.

Brian breathed heavily as he waited for his interview to begin, and he soon noticed that his hands were shaking.

When the boy dropped his ice cream cone, with a wide smile, Naya immediately brought him a fresh one.

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"Susannah had hair of a beautiful red color that brought to mind warm fires on snowy nights."

Explanation: This sentence directly tells the reader what Susannah's hair looks like (explicit description). The others show character through actions or reactions (indirect characterization).