Characterization Practice

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process of revealing the personality and traits of a character.

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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 a character's traits are revealed through their actions, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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What character trait does Jake show when he gives his sweatshirt to Cassie?

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Considerate.

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What character trait does Craig exhibit by arriving early for training?

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Dedicated.

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What are major characters in a story?

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Major characters are the characters around whom a story is centered.

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What does it mean to be considerate?

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Being considerate means being thoughtful of others' feelings and needs.

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What does it mean to be dedicated?

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Being dedicated means being committed and devoted to a task or purpose.

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously.

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What is the opposite of considerate?

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Selfish.