Which of the following is an example of direct characterization? a. beauty is only skin deep. b. "wow, mario! you really make me laugh," marta exclaimed as she watched him brushing his curly black hair. c. the yellow stage had been recently painted, and the new curtains smelled of starch and detergent. d. mario is smart and funny. at nearly six feet tall with curly black hair and green eyes, mario attracts a lot of attention.