The Outsiders | Characterization

Multiple Select

Characterization is (mark all that apply)

• shown through a character's speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks.

• how an author describes characters in order to make them come to life.

• The author tells directly tells us the character trait.

• The author shows readers the character’s traits.

Multiple Choice

Indirect Characterization is when the author ____________ the reader what the character is like.

• shows

• tells

Multiple Choice

Direct Characterization is when the author _________ the reader what the character is like.

• shows

• tells

Multiple Choice

_____________ is an acronym that stands for the different tools authors use to indirectly describe characters.

• STEAL

• MEAL

• DEAL

Multiple Choice

What type of indirect characterization is being used in this excerpt

I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman--- he looks tough and I don't--- but I guess my own looks aren't so bad. (pg 1)

• Speaks

• Thoughts

• Effects on others

• Actions

• Looks

Multiple Choice

Read the following quote carefully. Then, determine what it reveals about Ponyboy. Select as many as apply.

I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman--- he looks tough and I don't--- but I guess my own looks aren't so bad. (Pg 1).

• Confident

• Cruel

• Self-conscious

• Nice

Multiple Choice

What type of indirect characterization is being used in this excerpt?

"picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers, you'll have Johnny. He was the youngest, next to me, smaller than the rest, with a slight build. He had big black eyes in a dark tanned face; his hair was jet-black and heavily greased and combed to the side, but it was so long that it fell in shaggy bangs across his forehead. He had a nervous, suspicious look in his eyes,"

• Speaks

• Thoughts

• Effects on others

• Actions

• Looks

Multiple Select

Read the following quote carefully. Then determine what it reveals about the character. -- Mark ALL that apply

"picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers, you'll have Johnny. He was the youngest, next to me, smaller than the rest, with a slight build. He had big black eyes in a dark tanned face; his hair was jet-black and heavily greased and combed to the side, but it was so long that it fell in shaggy bangs across his forehead. He had a nervous, suspicious look in his eyes,"

• They are brave and powerful

• They live a troubled life

• They are trusting of all people

• They are weary of possible dangers

Multiple Choice

What type of indirect characterization is being used in this excerpt?

Darry said impatiently, "When I want my kid brother to tell me what to do with my other kid brother, I'll ask you -- kid brother."

• Speaks

• Thoughts

• Effects on others

• Actions

• Looks

Multiple Select

 

Read the following quote carefully. Then determine what it reveals about the character. -- Mark ALL that apply

Darry said impatiently, "When I want my kid brother to tell me what to do with my other kid brother, I'll ask you-- kid brother."(page 12)

• They are open to feedback from others

• They are controlling

• They are trusting of all people

• They are powerful and independent