Which of the following describes direct characterization? The author suggests information about a character through
A The character's words and actions
B. The characters actions and remarks toward him or her
C. Statements about the characters appearance, personality, and actions
C. Statements about the character's appearance, personality, and actions
C. Statements about the character's appearance, personality, and actions
Direct characterization is when the author explicitly provides information about a character's traits or qualities. To identify direct characterization, look for statements made by the author that directly describe the character's appearance, personality, or actions.
Option A, "The character's words and actions", refers to indirect characterization where the author shows the character's traits through their dialogue and behavior. This is not direct characterization.
Option B, "The character's actions and remarks toward him or her", seems to mix both direct and indirect characterization. While the character's actions may provide clues about their traits, the remarks toward them can be seen as indirect characterization.
Option C, "Statements about the character's appearance, personality, and actions", correctly describes direct characterization. It involves the author explicitly stating information about the character's physical attributes, personality, and behaviors.
Therefore, option C is the correct choice that describes direct characterization.