STEAL Characterization practice

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author tells you a character's traits.

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'S' in STEAL stands for 'speech'.

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What does the 'T' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'T' in STEAL stands for 'thoughts'.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author shows you a character's traits through actions, thoughts, or feelings.

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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An example of indirect characterization is: 'Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.'

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What character trait does Craig exhibit by arriving at 5:00 AM for training?

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Craig exhibits the character trait of 'dedicated'.

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What does the 'E' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'E' in STEAL stands for 'effects on others'.

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What does the 'A' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'A' in STEAL stands for 'actions'.

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How can you identify a character's thoughts in a story?

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You can identify a character's thoughts through internal dialogue or narration that reveals what the character is thinking.

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What is an example of direct characterization?

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An example of direct characterization is: 'Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.'