Direct and Indirect Characterization

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for in terms of characterization?

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Speech

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What is the definition of Direct Characterization?

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Direct Characterization is when the author explicitly tells the reader about a character's personality.

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What is the definition of Indirect Characterization?

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Indirect Characterization is when the author shows the reader about a character's personality through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What does the 'T' in STEAL represent?

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Thoughts

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Give an example of Direct Characterization.

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An example of Direct Characterization is: 'Pete was a little strange - into sci-fi and comic books, but he was mature for his age and knowledgeable about many things.'

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What does the 'E' in STEAL stand for?

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Effects on others

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What does the 'A' in STEAL represent?

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Actions

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What does the 'L' in STEAL stand for?

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Looks

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How can you identify Indirect Characterization in a text?

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You can identify Indirect Characterization by looking for clues about a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, and how other characters react to them.

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What is the importance of characterization in literature?

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Characterization is important because it helps readers understand the characters' motivations, relationships, and development throughout the story.