Characterization

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What is a character trait?

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A character trait is an adjective that describes a character'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 'Frank was a shy, quiet person.'

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author shows what a character is like through their actions, thoughts, or feelings, requiring the reader to infer the traits.

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Give an example of direct characterization.

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An example of direct characterization is: 'Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.'

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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An example of indirect characterization is: '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 does it mean to infer a character's traits?

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To infer a character's traits means to deduce or conclude what a character is like based on clues provided by the author.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization tells the reader about the character's traits directly, while indirect characterization shows the traits through actions, dialogue, or thoughts.

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Why is characterization important in a story?

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Characterization is important because it helps readers understand the characters' motivations, relationships, and development throughout the story.

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What can you learn from a character's actions?

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A character's actions can reveal their personality, values, and emotional state.

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How can dialogue be used for characterization?

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Dialogue can show a character's personality, background, and relationships with others through the way they speak and what they say.