Indirect/ Direct characterization

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What is Direct Characterization?

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Direct Characterization is when the author explicitly tells the reader about a character's traits or personality.

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What is Indirect Characterization?

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Indirect Characterization is when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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Example of Direct Characterization:

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"Uncle Jon smells bad and wears old clothes." This sentence directly describes Uncle Jon.

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Example of Indirect Characterization:

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"Whenever anyone tries to speak to Maddie, she says, 'You don't know me,' rolls her eyes, and walks away." This shows Maddie's personality through her actions.

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What does 'showing' refer to in characterization?

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'Showing' refers to Indirect Characterization, where the author reveals character traits through actions and behaviors.

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What does 'telling' refer to in characterization?

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'Telling' refers to Direct Characterization, where the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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How can you identify Direct Characterization in a text?

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Look for statements where the author directly describes a character's traits or feelings.

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How can you identify Indirect Characterization in a text?

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Look for clues in the character's actions, dialogue, and interactions with others that suggest their traits.

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What trait is shown in the sentence: 'Susan walked through the halls smelling like strawberries.'?

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The trait shown is 'Clean', as the description suggests she takes care of her hygiene.

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What is an example of a character trait?

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Examples of character traits include kindness, bravery, honesty, and intelligence.