Which sentence is the correct definition of direct characterization?

The author describes a person’s thoughts to tell readers about a character.
The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character.
The author describes a person’s actions to tell readers about a character.
The author uses dialogue and speech to tell readers about a character.

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The correct definition of direct characterization is: The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character.

In direct characterization, the author explicitly provides information about a character's traits, qualities, and motivations.