CLOSE-UP (CU) of STEVE HARMON. The fear is evident on his face. . . . O'BRIEN

How are you doing?

STEVE

I'm scared.

—Monster,
Walter Dean Myers

Which part of this passage is direct characterization?

“CLOSE-UP (CU) of STEVE HARMON.”
“The fear is evident on his face.”
“How are you doing?”
“I’m scared.”