Read the sentence from “Initiation.” And from that time on, initiations didn't bother Millicent at all.

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

Millicent’s tense posture evaporated, replaced by a genuine smile.
Upon reflection, Millicent realized that initiations didn’t really bother her.
Thereafter, Millicent said yes to each initiation task without question.
Millicent found that handling the tasks was much easier than she’d thought.

A

Explanation:

Millicent’s tense posture evaporated, replaced by a genuine smile.

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