Direct and Indirect Characterization

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What is Direct Characterization?

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Direct Characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, personality, or appearance.

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What is Indirect Characterization?

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Indirect Characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters perceive them.

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Example of Direct Characterization: 'Uncle Jon smells bad and wears old clothes.' What type of characterization is this?

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Direct Characterization.

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Example of Indirect Characterization: 'Mackenzie always draws right after school.' What type of characterization is this?

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Indirect Characterization.

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What does it mean when an author 'tells' the reader about a character's personality?

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It means the author is using Direct Characterization.

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How can a character's actions indicate their personality?

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A character's actions can show their traits indirectly, which is known as Indirect Characterization.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses Direct Characterization?

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'Susan is very creative.'

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What is an example of a sentence that uses Indirect Characterization?

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'Dylan was bored.' This implies something about his personality without directly stating it.

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Why is Indirect Characterization important in storytelling?

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It allows readers to infer and engage more deeply with the character's development.

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What is a key difference between Direct and Indirect Characterization?

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Direct Characterization states facts about the character, while Indirect Characterization shows traits through context.