Characterization- STEAL

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for?

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Speech

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What does the 'T' in STEAL stand for?

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Thoughts

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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 stand for?

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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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Define direct characterization.

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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Define indirect characterization.

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through actions, speech, thoughts, effects on others, and looks.

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Give an example of how an author might show a character's thoughts.

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An author might show a character's thoughts by including their internal dialogue or reflections.

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What is the purpose of using STEAL in characterization?

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STEAL helps readers analyze how authors develop characters through various indirect methods.

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What type of characterization is used when a character's traits are revealed through their actions?

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Indirect characterization.