Direct/ Indirect Characterization

Squidward was mean-tempered and rude

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Pete was a little strange - into sci-fi and comic books, but he was mature for his age and knowledgeable about many things.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

The girl was happy as she skipped home.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Which words mean: A writer suggests information through a character's thoughts, words, and actions as well as what other characters say and think about the character?

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• character traits

• character motives

Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy. He always did his homework and studied hard. It showed up each time he took a test and aced it.

When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies. He enjoyed going to each class and doing little jobs for his teachers.

Which statement is an example of indirect characterization of Joshua being helpful?

• Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy.

• He always did his homework and studied hard.

• It showed up each time he took a test.

• When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies.

Michael stormed out of the room and slammed his books on the desk. He thought that he'd for sure made an A on his test. He studied all night, but when he looked at the test, he realized that he studied the wrong chapters.

Michael was a great athlete. He really needed that A so that he could play the game on Friday. Luckily for him, it was Tuesday, and his teacher was going to allow him to retake it on Thursday.

Which indirect characterization from the story suggests that Michael is frustrated?

• Michael was a great athlete.

• He really needed that A so that he could play the game.

• Michael stormed out of the room and slammed his books on the desk.

• He studied all night.

The author tells the reader about a character's personality

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Mary looked away and shifted her feet when her father asked where the money went.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

The dog was vicious and couldn't be trusted around children.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

He was tall and lean, with dark brown hair and blue eyes.

• Indirect-Thoughts

• Indirect-Speech

• Indirect-Action

• Indirect-Effects on Others

• Indirect-Looks