which story element most clearly shows direct characterization the way a character dresses A a character private thoughts and feelings

The author's description of a character's attitude toward life

Explanation:

Direct characterization is the way an author chooses to reveal a character in a story. It is the personality of the character.

The author's description of a character's attitude toward life is a clear way of an author reveling the personality of the character.

The character's outlook and attitude toward life reveals the personalty.