In direct characterization character's personality is explicitly described. Indirect characterization on the other hand uses dialogue, actions and other non-explicitly descriptions. Fro the given sentences the following sentence is example of direct characterization:
The door opened and in came ridiculous Reginald, as dapper and debonair as ever.
Answer: C
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Lady Capulet is to tell Juliet about the "good news".
It is significant because a prominent leader was suggesting that the unequal treatment of African Americans was in direct opposition to the principles of the Declaration of Independence.