Characterization

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What is Direct Characterization?

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Direct Characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, leaving no room for interpretation.

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What is Indirect Characterization?

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Indirect Characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, speech, or effects on others, requiring the reader to infer the traits.

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Example of Direct Characterization.

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An example of Direct Characterization is: 'She was a kind and gentle person.'

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Example of Indirect Characterization (looks).

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An example of Indirect Characterization (looks) is: 'Freddy's dark eye makeup ran down his cheeks.'

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Example of Indirect Characterization (speech).

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An example of Indirect Characterization (speech) is: 'Get away from me!' Liara yelled.

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Example of Indirect Characterization (thought).

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An example of Indirect Characterization (thought) is: 'Martha couldn't believe Shauna ignored her.'

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Example of Indirect Characterization (action).

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An example of Indirect Characterization (action) is: 'He clenched his fists in anger.'

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Example of Indirect Characterization (effect on others).

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An example of Indirect Characterization (effect on others) is: 'People avoided him because he was so rude.'

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What does it mean when a character is described through their actions?

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It means the author is using Indirect Characterization to show the character's traits.

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How can a character's speech reveal their personality?

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A character's speech can reveal their personality by showing their emotions, attitudes, and relationships with others.