Characterization

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What is a character trait?

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A character trait is an adjective that describes a person's personality.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as saying 'Jeff was compassionate.'

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, or feelings, like 'Marcia felt the knot in her stomach.'

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Which of the following is NOT a character trait: bossy, scared, responsible, shy?

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Scared is NOT a character trait; it describes a temporary feeling.

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What does it mean if a character is described as 'respectful'?

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A respectful character shows consideration for others, like Carson following his sister's rules.

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Give an example of a character trait.

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Examples of character traits include kind, brave, honest, and loyal.

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What is the difference between a character's personality and their appearance?

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Personality refers to the traits that define how a character thinks and behaves, while appearance refers to how they look.

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How can a character's actions reveal their traits?

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A character's actions can show their traits; for example, helping others shows kindness.

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What is the purpose of characterization in a story?

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Characterization helps readers understand characters better and makes the story more engaging.

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What is an example of a character who is optimistic?

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An optimistic character always believes the best about people and situations.