Direct/Indirect Characterization
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is direct characterization?
Back
Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits or qualities.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is indirect characterization?
Back
Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters perceive them.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of direct characterization: 'The girl was so small a gust of wind could knock her over.' What type is this?
Back
Direct characterization.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Luis’s mouth twitched, and his fingernails were all bitten short. What does this suggest about Luis?
Back
Luis is nervous.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of characterization is it when the author tells us what a character is like?
Back
Direct characterization.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
On his first day, the other classmates in Ms. Smith’s class towered over Tim. What does this imply about Tim?
Back
Tim is short.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Jessie was the kind of girl who would deliver the newspaper every day, no matter what the weather was like. What does this say about Jessie?
Back
Jessie is reliable.
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