The verb in the sentence is gazed and the subject is the mountain
I believe that the answer to this might be C
The answer is the last option, or option D.
He was rude, shuffling to the front of the buffet line and elbowing customers out of his way.
Direct Characterization is when the author tells you about the character, it occurs when character traits are revealed.Like saying,"She was a shy girl." There is a clear trait being represented.