Characterization

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If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

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direct characterization

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The main character who experiences the conflict in the story is...

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protagonist

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The main character who experiences the conflict in the story is...

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protagonist

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The character, thing, or event which is opposing or causing conflict for the main character is...

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antagonist

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Characterization is the process of revealing the personality and traits of a character.

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True

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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of the character while direct characterization tells the audience what the character's personality is.

Front

What acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?

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STEAL

Front

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.
• "I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.
• Frank was a shy, quiet person.
• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

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Frank was a shy, quiet person.

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How is the character's traits revealed? Options: actions, thoughts, speech, interactions with other characters.

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actions

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously.
• Marcia was a nervous person.
• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

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Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously.