To make an inference you combine what two things?

current evidence & prior knowledge

current evidence & historical background

current evidence & future possibilities

historical background & prior knowledge

Direct characterization is when the author tells us directly what the characters are like. The author may state the character’s traits: “Kareem was a polite, patient boy who always listened to his parents.” Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Andy was rude and usually didn’t think of other people’s feelings.

“Andy is such a jerk,” his sister sighed.

Andy knew he got to the line late but decided to skip ahead anyways.

“I got here first!” Andy growled at the small child waiting in front of him.

In indirect characterization, the author does not come out and tell us what the character is like. Instead, the author shows the character’s personality through things the character says, does, feels and thinks and the way other characters react to the character. In the following passage from the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, the character Dorothy is talking to another character, the Scarecrow. Read the passage and then answer the question below. “No, indeed. I don’t know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly. “Oh,” said Dorothy, “I'm awfully sorry for you.” “Do you think,” he asked, “if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?” “I cannot tell,” she returned, “but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now.” Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind?

“‘Oh,’” said Dorothy, “‘I'm awfully sorry for you.’”

“‘I cannot tell,’ she returned...”

“‘I don’t know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all,’ [the Scarecrow] answered sadly.”

“Do you think,” he asked, “if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?”

What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are?

how other characters react to the character

A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson. What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?

Carson followed his sister’s rules and didn't go in her room.

Carson’s sister had an art show coming up.

Carson’s sister told him not peek at her project.

Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

direct characterization

indirect characterization

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

direct characterization

indirect characterization

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.

an emotion at a specific point in time

personality

appearance

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is NOT a character trait?

bossy

scared

responsible

shy

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

He tapped his foot anxiously.

"I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

Frank was a shy, quiet person.

Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

Marcia was a nervous person.

Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Characterization

If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.

Which is NOT a character trait?

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

What type of characterization is the following example?
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.

What type of character trait is revealed?
Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap. Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups.

What type of characterization is the following example?
Shelly worked hard on Saturday. She pulled the weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.

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If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.

Which is NOT a character trait?

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

What type of characterization is the following example?Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.

What type of character trait is revealed?Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap. Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups.

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Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap. Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups.

What type of characterization is the following example?
Shelly worked hard on Saturday. She pulled the weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.