Direct and Indirect Characterization

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, personality, or appearance.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters perceive them.

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for in character analysis?

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The 'S' in STEAL stands for Speech, which refers to what the character says and how they say it.

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What does the 'T' in STEAL stand for in character analysis?

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The 'T' in STEAL stands for Thoughts, which refers to what the character thinks and feels.

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What does the 'E' in STEAL stand for in character analysis?

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The 'E' in STEAL stands for Effects on others, which refers to how the character affects other characters.

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What does the 'A' in STEAL stand for in character analysis?

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The 'A' in STEAL stands for Actions, which refers to what the character does.

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What does the 'L' in STEAL stand for in character analysis?

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The 'L' in STEAL stands for Looks, which refers to the character's physical appearance.

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How can dialogue be used for indirect characterization?

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Dialogue can reveal a character's personality, background, and emotions through their choice of words, tone, and manner of speaking.

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Give an example of direct characterization.

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An example of direct characterization is: 'Maria was a kind and generous person who always helped others in need.'

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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An example of indirect characterization is: 'As the storm raged outside, John sat quietly in the corner, his hands trembling, avoiding eye contact with anyone.'