Direct vs. Indirect Characterization TEST

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Julia sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.

• Direct

• Indirect

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Liam looked lethargic after lunch.

• Direct

• Indirect

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

When Hector passed gas in class, his face turned bright red.

• Direct

• Indirect

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Mr. Gabb forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.

• Direct

• Indirect

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?

frustrated

• "She was frustrated"

• "She laughed at the teacher's corny joke"

• "She slammed her books on the table after getting her third tardy'

• "She went to untwist the peanut butter jar, and the lid came off with ease"

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?

joyous

• "He glared at his phone as he realized he only had 1% battery left"

• "He pumped his fist in the air after making the winning basket"

• "He skipped into the kitchen only to realize the pan of brownies was already gone"

• "He was super happy"

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?

scared

• "They laughed at the cheap graphics in the horror movie"

• "They were scared"

• "Their hands touched and it felt like love"

• "They shrieked after Mr. Finn jumped out from behind the lockers"

"Brian Rich was mean-tempered and rude"

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

"His wife walked briskly in front of him in a faded sundress that hadn't fit her correctly since the birth of their second son."

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

"Alan doesn't do his homework," Jake told her. "If he doesn't practice. He'll fail."

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization