Characterization Practice-Warm Up

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What is Indirect-Actions in characterization?

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Indirect-Actions refer to the actions of characters that reveal their personality or emotions without explicitly stating them. For example, a character who avoids eye contact may be portrayed as shy or guilty.

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What is Indirect-Speech in characterization?

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Indirect-Speech involves reporting what a character says without quoting their exact words. It often conveys the character's tone or intent indirectly.

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What is Direct-Speech in characterization?

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Direct-Speech is when a character's exact words are quoted, often indicated by quotation marks. It provides clear insight into the character's thoughts and feelings.

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What is Direct-Thoughts in characterization?

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Direct-Thoughts present a character's internal dialogue or thoughts in their exact words, allowing readers to understand their inner feelings.

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What is Indirect-Thoughts in characterization?

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Indirect-Thoughts convey a character's thoughts or feelings without quoting them directly, often through narration.

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What is Direct-Looks in characterization?

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Direct-Looks describe a character's physical appearance or expressions in a straightforward manner, providing insight into their emotions.

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What is Indirect-Looks in characterization?

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Indirect-Looks refer to how a character's appearance or expressions suggest their feelings or personality without stating it outright.

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What is Indirect-Effect on others in characterization?

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Indirect-Effect on others describes how a character's actions or words impact other characters, revealing their influence or relationships.

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What is the importance of context in understanding characterization?

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Context provides background information that helps readers interpret characters' actions, thoughts, and speech accurately.

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How can setting influence characterization?

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Setting can shape a character's behavior, thoughts, and interactions, reflecting their personality and motivations.