STEAL Characterization

STEAL Characterization

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English

6th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is STEAL in characterization?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'direct characterization' mean?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'indirect characterization' mean?

Back

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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the 'T' in STEAL stand for?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the 'A' in STEAL stand for?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the 'L' in STEAL stand for?

Back

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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