9 Methods of Characterization

"He's a real screwball," said the patrol officer. This is an example of:

• Physical appearance

• Actions of the character

• What others do to the character

• What other say to or about the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The patrol officer shoved him roughly. This is an example of:

• Actions of the character

• What others do to the character

• The setting in which the character is found

• The author explains what the character is like

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

He was a strange and sensitive young man. This is an example of:

• Actions of the character

• What others do to the character

• The author explains what the character is like

• The setting in which the character is found

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

He began to cry.

• Actions of the character

• The author explains what the character is like

• What others think about the character

• The setting in which the character is found

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

He was wearing silver pants and a capelike shirt. This is an example of:

• Actions of the character

• What the character says

• Physical appearance

• The setting in which the character is found

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

It's not their fault, Devos reasoned.

• The character's thoughts

• The author explains what the character is like

• The setting in which the character is found

• What others say to or about the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"I was sent here on a laser beam," said Devos.

• Actions of the character

• What others think about the character

• What the character says

• What others do to the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Devos was in the 84th Precinct Station.

• What the character says

• Physical appearance

• The setting in which the character is found

• What others think about the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This kid should be in a mental hospital, thought the patrol officer.

• Actions of the character

• What others think about the character

• What others do to the character

• The setting in which the character is found

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3