" For his father was as strong as an ox and as stubborn as a mule." is an example of direct characterization
I think it would be c,b, and a but i am not sure i hope i helped
1) b and a - A sparse crowd is one that is small and scattered.
2) c and b - To petrify someone is to terrify that person.
3) a and b - An intense pain is one that lasts for a long time.
4) a and b - A prone figure is one that is lying face down.
Explanation:
imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offense is committed within a specified period.
