Indirect Characterization

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

• Characterization

• Syntax

• Writing

• Elements

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What is indirect characterization?

• the process by which the personality of a made up character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance and so on.

• The author directly says or describes what a character's personality is or what they are like.

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Which answer is an example of indirect characterization

• Superman is brave and strong

• The boy glared at his sister as she ate his dessert.

• Sherlock Holmes is very clever and resourceful.

• Spider-man has brown hair.

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Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?

• Sonya’s shyness often prevented her from going to parties

• Sonya stood at the front door a long time, gathering the

  courage to join the party

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Which sentence is an example of Indirect Characterization?

• “Thank you for the ride, Mrs. Garcia,” said David.

• David was always polite to his friends’ parents

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Which sentence is an example of Indirect Characterization?

• Molly’s good grades were a result of dedication

  to hard work.

• Although it was late, Molly knew that if she

  continued working a little longer her project

  would be perfect

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Which sentence is an example of Indirect Characterization?

• No matter what he read, every time Dylan opened a book, he'd be snoring in five minutes

• Dylan thought that reading was boring

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The close-up picture of Teresa is an example of which STEAL method?

• Thoughts - because it shows her thinking.

• Effect on others - because I feel like she would be a good friend by smiling at me.

• Looks - because I see her smile, therefore she looks happy and friendly. This is her facial expression.

• Actions - because she is actively and physically smiling. This means she is friendly.

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Indirect characterization is...

• the author telling you a character's traits

• the author showing you a character's traits

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What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?

• Taking things that don't belong to you

• Silly Teal Eels Ate Lasagna

• Direct characterization

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks

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