Review: Characterization 1

The type of characterization occurs when the audience learns a character trait through the words of the narrator or a trustworthy character.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

This type of characterization occurs when the audience infers a character trait based on a character's speech or actions.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Which of the following options is a physical characteristic?

• tall

• optimistic

• friendly

• irritable

Which of the following options is a physical characteristic?

• pale

• hostile

• encouraging

• humorous

Which of the following options is a character trait?

• hopeful

• slender

• long hair

• sprinter

Which of the following options is a character trait?

• cowardly

• strong

• nimble

• brown hat

Direct or Indirect characterization?

Thomas poured a bucket of water down the anthill, and when they all came scurrying out, some carrying eggs, he torched the survivors with a magnifying glass.

Character Trait: cruel

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Direct or Indirect characterization?

Claire was a thoughtful young woman who walked herself to school each morning. She would wave hello and greet the people she saw along the way, even if they didn't greet her back.

Character Trait: thoughtful

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Direct or Indirect characterization?

Harley Flanagan was every judge's worst nightmare: he was loud, smart, hotheaded, and worst of all, he was always one-hundred percent honest.

Character Trait: honest

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Direct or Indirect characterization?

Trevor made sure to wait for the light underneath his parents' bedroom door to go out before climbing out the window and beginning his secret walk to the meetup.

Character Trait: patient

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization