CLOSE-UP (CU) of STEVE HARMON. The fear is evident on his face. . . .

O'BRIEN

How are you doing?



STEVE

I'm scared.

—Monster,
Walter Dean Myers

Which part of this passage is direct characterization?

“CLOSE-UP (CU) of STEVE HARMON.”
“The fear is evident on his face.”
“How are you doing?”
“I’m scared.”

1 answer

The part of this passage that is direct characterization is “I’m scared.” This line directly expresses Steve's feelings and reveals his emotional state to the reader.