Answer:
Millicent’s tense posture evaporated, replaced by a genuine smile.
Explanation:
In literature, the term <em>characterization </em>refers to the process in which a writer creates and describes their characters. There are two main types of characterization:
- Direct characterization - the writer explicitly describes the character.
- Indirect characterization - we find out more about the character through their actions, thoughts, appearance, interaction with other characters.
The revision of the given sentence that best uses direct characterization is the first one. The writer directly describes Millicent's posture. In the rest of the options, we can see Millicent's thoughts, words, and actions. This is how indirect characterization works, which is why these options are incorrect.
