Indirect/ Direct characterization

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Showing is ___________ characterization

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indirect

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Telling is _______ characterization

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direct

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Corbin laughed without mercy. 'What?' he demanded. 'You actually expect me to help?' Does this use direct or indirect characterization?

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Indirect Characterization

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Davon is adventurous. Does this sentence use direct or indirect characterization?

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Direct Characterization

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What trait is the author trying to show? Susan walked through the halls smelling like strawberries. Every hair on her head was perfectly placed, her white teeth shined as she smiled at everyone she walked past.

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Clean

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What is direct characterization?

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

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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, speech, or thoughts.

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Give an example of direct characterization.

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'Maria is a brilliant student who always gets A's.'

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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'Jake clenched his fists and glared at the ground, refusing to speak.'

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Why is indirect characterization important?

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It allows readers to infer traits and understand characters more deeply.