As you read the passage, highlight examples of direct characterization. As Hannah told another joke, she pushed her curly red hair out of her eyes. She was a cheerful, silly girl, and she knew that Skylar liked her funny stories. Hannah took two apples out of her backpack and gave one to Skylar. Skylar bit into the apple.

Which words or phrases from the passage are examples of direct characterization? Check all that apply.

“curly red hair”
“cheerful”
“silly”
“took two apples”
“bit into the apple”