STEAL Characterization

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What is STEAL in characterization?

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STEAL is an acronym that stands for Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, and Looks. It is a method used to analyze how characters are developed in a story.

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What does 'direct characterization' mean?

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Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits or qualities.

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What does 'indirect characterization' mean?

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Indirect characterization occurs when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, speech, and interactions with others, requiring the reader to infer the character's qualities.

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'S' in STEAL stands for Speech, which refers to what a character says and how they say it.

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What does the 'T' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'T' in STEAL stands for Thoughts, which refers to what a character thinks and how their thoughts reveal their personality.

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What does the 'A' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'A' in STEAL stands for Actions, which refers to what a character does and how their actions reflect their character.

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What does the 'L' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'L' in STEAL stands for Looks, which refers to how a character's appearance can give insight into their personality.

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What does the 'E' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'E' in STEAL stands for Effects on others, which refers to how a character's behavior impacts other characters in the story.

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Give an example of direct characterization.

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An example of direct characterization is: 'Maria was a kind and generous girl who always helped her friends.'

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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An example of indirect characterization is: 'As the storm raged outside, Jake sat quietly in the corner, his hands trembling, showing his fear without saying a word.'