How to use seethe in a sentence

Which type of characterization is used in the excerpt to reveal claire’s character traits? indirect, direct, both or neither

Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase? a) camping by the lakeside, the cries of geese kept me awake. b) after brushing on another stroke of fiery crimson, the canvas looked complete. c) peering through the rain spattered window, the scenery appeared lush and verdant. d) kicking the ball into the upper left hand corner of the goal, the striker scored the winning goal.

Why has crooks been able to accumulate more personal items than the the other ranch hands?