Question

Which of these are examples of direct characterization? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

When we say direct characterization, this is the way when the author presents the personality of the characters directly. Based on the excerpts above, the ones that showed direct characterization are the following:
A: “Mr. Hyde was pale and dwarfish, he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation, he had a displeasing smile . . .” 
C“‘And you never asked about the—place with the door?’ said Mr. Utterson.” D“This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman, with a shock of hair prematurely white . . .” 

Answer 2

A and D are your answers