Characterization 1

Direct or Indirect Characterization
Madison Murphy was always happy.  No matter how bad of a day he had, he always had a smile on his face.

• Direct Characterization
• Indirect Characterization

Direct or Indirect Characterization
Travis began the school year the same as always.  He never studied or completed his homework.  Each report card showed the same poor grades.  Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

What insight does the description give you into the character?
Travis began the school year the same as always.  He never studied or completed his homework.  Each report card showed the same poor grades.  Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.

• He is rebellious.
• He is easily distracted.
• He is tired.
• He is unmotivated

Direct or Indirect Characterization? 
Not only was Matthew athletic, but he was popular with classmates, an avid reader, and a promising musician.

• Direct Characterization
• Indirect Characterization

Direct or Indirect Characterization?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slid the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

What insight does the description give you into the character? 
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.

• She is poor.
• She is nervous.
• She is dishonest.
• She is daring.

Direct or Indirect Characterization? 
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood.  He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward.  After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.

• Direct Characterization
• Indirect Characterization

What insight does the description give you into the character? 
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood.  He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward.  After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.

• He is cautious.
• He is compassionate.
• He is patient.
• He is careful.

Direct or Indirect Characterization
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture.  He drifted off as the teacher droned on and on about rocks.

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

What insight does the description give you into the character? 
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture.  He drifted off as the teacher droned on and on about rocks.

• He is a daredevil.
• He likes to annoy his teacher.
• He is a visual learner.
• He is bored.