Look at the following paragraph. which of the answer choices is a piece of direct characterization. laurie waltzed down the street, smiling to no one in particular. she hummed an upbeat tune unconsciously. she was a happy woman by nature, and was all the more happier today. “good morning, joe! ” she greeted the shop keeper cheerily. “i hope all is well with you today, martha! ” she continued saying happy hellos to all, and those she spoke to. group of answer choices
a) she was a happy woman by nature, and was all the more happier today.

b) laurie waltzed down the street, smiling to no one in particular.

c) “good morning, joe! ” she greeted the shop keeper cheerily. “i hope all is well with you today, martha! ”

d) joe tipped his hat in return, his normally gruff expression giving way to a smile then went back to sweeping the stoop.