American Lit Final FIP Holloway copy

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What is Direct Characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, qualities, or motivations. For example, stating 'Tom's wife was a tall termagant, fierce of temper, loud of tongue, and strong of arm.'

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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, thoughts, or interactions with other characters. For example, 'Her husband was continually prying about to detect her secret hoards.'

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Identify the type of characterization: 'Oh, I go by various names. I am the wild woodsman in some countries; the black miner in others.'

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Direct Characterization.

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Identify the type of characterization: 'Humph!' said Tom Walker, as he gave [the skull] a kick to shake the dirt from it.

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Indirect Characterization.

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Identify the type of characterization: 'In proportion to the distress of the applicant was the hardness of his terms.'

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Indirect Characterization.

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What is the significance of characterization in literature?

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Characterization helps readers understand the characters' motivations, relationships, and development throughout the story.

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How can you differentiate between direct and indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization provides clear, explicit details about a character, while indirect characterization requires readers to infer traits based on actions, dialogue, and interactions.

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Provide an example of direct characterization from a literary work.

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An example is when a character is described as 'kind-hearted and generous'.

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Provide an example of indirect characterization from a literary work.

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An example is when a character is seen helping others, suggesting they are compassionate.

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What role does dialogue play in characterization?

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Dialogue reveals a character's personality, background, and relationships with others, contributing to both direct and indirect characterization.