What background knowledge the reader understand the theme of age bringing wisdom in birdfoot's grampa

Which is easier to identify direct or indirect characterization? why

Ineed writing a reflective essay about hiking?

Select the dangling modifier in the paragraph. yesterday was a rough day. running for the bus, the rain began to pour. then, at guitar lessons, i had to play a song i hadn’t practiced. while walking home, i turned my ankle. my swollen ankle caused me to limp.