Characterization Practice-Warm Up

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What is Indirect-Dialogue/Words?

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Indirect-Dialogue/Words refers to the reporting of someone's speech without quoting their exact words, often using phrases like 'he said' or 'she exclaimed.' Example: She said that she was 'free.'

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What is Direct-Speech?

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Direct-Speech is the exact words spoken by a character, enclosed in quotation marks. Example: 'I am free!' she exclaimed.

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What is Indirect-Speech?

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Indirect-Speech conveys what someone said without quoting their exact words, often changing the tense. Example: He said he would come home.

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What is Direct?

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In characterization, 'Direct' refers to straightforward statements about a character's traits or actions. Example: John is very practical.

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What is Indirect-Thoughts?

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Indirect-Thoughts express a character's thoughts without quoting them directly, often inferred from context. Example: She wondered if he would win.

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What is Indirect-Actions?

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Indirect-Actions describe a character's behavior or actions that imply certain traits without stating them outright. Example: He hesitated before answering.

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What is Direct-Thoughts?

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Direct-Thoughts present a character's thoughts in their own words, often italicized. Example: I can't believe this is happening!

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What is the purpose of characterization?

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Characterization helps readers understand the personalities, motivations, and development of characters in a story.

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What is the difference between Direct and Indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization explicitly describes a character's traits, while Indirect characterization reveals traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What is an example of Indirect-Dialogue/Words?

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An example of Indirect-Dialogue/Words is: She mentioned that she felt 'free'.