What is the direct characterization in the story the dangerous game ?

Characterization is the way characters in a story are presented. This helps readers not only get to know the characters, but it also helps to structure the story's plot. Indirect characterization is when the reader learns of the character's motives and personality based on other character's perceptions and comments or the author's description of the character's actions, thoughts, or words. Direct characterization is when an author (or the character himself) clearly describes a character's looks

The correct answer is B. The word choice darkens the tone

Explanation

In literature, suspense is a technique commonly use to engage readers and make the story more interesting as the writer creates tension and this makes the reader want to know what could happen next. Suspense can be achieved by using multiple techniques such as slowing the pace, using especial word choice or introducing uncertainty in events.

In the case of the excerpt presented the author introduces suspense due to the word choice related to a dark tone, this includes words and expression such as "black chamber", "through the blood-tinted panes" or "ghastly in the extreme" that create a dark tone and make the reader feel expectant and tense about negative events that can occur.