Direct and Indirect Characterization Lesson

Characterization

Multiple Choice

What is a protagonist?

• The main character in the story.

• The bad guy in the story.

• A type of germ.

• A good guy.

Multiple Choice

What is an antagonist?

• The main character in a story.

• The bad guy in a story.

• The main force going against the main character.

• The hero.

Direct characterization

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Indirect characterization​

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​Two types of characterization

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Multiple Choice

Is the following example direct or indirect characterization?

"Jane is a cruel person."

• Direct

• Indirect

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and decide if it is direct or indirect characterization:

"Because Joe was an honest guy, he decided to return the chocolate bar he did not pay for."

• direct

• indirect

Multiple Choice

 

Read the following passage and decide if it is direct or indirect characterization:

Peter wasn't interested in the TV show that was playing, but the remote control was all the way across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be home soon, and she could fetch it for him then.

• Direct

• Indirect

Multiple Select

Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Hint: there are 2 correct answers!)

Amanda arrived early to the meeting with her hair in a pristine ballerina bun and a Montblanc pen tucked behind her ear. Before she sat down, she smoothed out her pinstriped pencil skirt.

• Speech

• Looks

• Actions

• Effect on Others

• Thoughts

Poll

How do you feel about characterization?

• I've got it!

• I need more practice.

• I'm so confused.

• What is characterization?