Physical traits. Others’ opinions is indirect characterization. Sentence length and adjectives are the author’s style, not characterization.
B because everyone was scared they would take one of their loved ones or them. (Guessing this is the hunger games book)
<span>I do not know how to invest my money. Most animals thrive where they can find food easily.</span>
In order for books to be interesting, we need to have heroes with compelling character, "ethos". The character can be presented in two ways; Indirect, where the author describes the acts of the heroes and let us characterize him and direct, where he describes the character by himself. The expression that fits this definition the most is: <span>I
noticed that he was fat and bald-headed, and had an expression of
winning gentleness and simplicity upon his tranquil countenance. This expression has 2 adjectives and also describes his expression directly.</span>