A. Bethany had pale green eyes, the color of mint leaves in the spring
B. a wicked smile stretched across rebecca's face as she gazed upon the mile-high wedge of cheesecake placed in front of her
C. 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
D. Gazing out over the blue-green sea, Mariko grinned in absolute delight
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A. Bethany had pale green eyes, the color of mint leaves in the spring.
This option is an example of direct characterization because it explicitly describes Bethany's appearance without relying on actions or indirect cues. The other options provide insights into the characters' emotions or reactions but do not directly state their characteristics.
