Characterization

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

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

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

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

When referring to indirect characterization, what does STEAL stand for?

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

• Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

• Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss

Marcia was a nervous person.

Direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

Frank was a shy, quiet person.

Direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

What do you know about Jack from this sentence?

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

• Jack thinks his sister is making a good choice.

• Jack thinks his sister is weird for using ketchup in her milk.

• Jack doesn't care what his sister does.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Greg is a wimpy kid.

Direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

Direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn’t know and introduce herself.

What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait?

• Nicki's thoughts

• Nicki's feelings

• Nicki's actions

Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test. Her legs started shaking and she bit her lip.

Direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect