
FLASHCARD: Direct & Indirect Characterization
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English
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6th - 11th Grade
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Hard
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is direct characterization?
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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly tells the reader what a character is like.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is indirect characterization?
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Indirect characterization is when the author shows the character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue, requiring the reader to infer what the character is like.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify direct characterization in a text?
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Look for statements where the author describes a character's traits directly, such as 'She is kind' or 'He is brave.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify indirect characterization in a text?
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Look for clues in the character's actions, dialogue, or thoughts that suggest their personality traits.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What can you infer about a character who is always late to class?
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You might infer that the character has poor time management skills or is not very organized.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to infer something about a character?
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To infer means to make a conclusion about a character based on evidence and reasoning rather than being directly told.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a sentence that shows indirect characterization.
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'He stared at the ground, avoiding eye contact, as he shuffled his feet.' This suggests he may be shy or anxious.
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