Direct vs. Indirect Characterization

Squidward was mean-tempered and rude.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Santa is a very jolly, giving, and happy man with white hair a big round tummy.

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When she was asked about her weekend she did not answer or make eye contact with her classmates.

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When the writer allows the reader to decide how to view the character.

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Sally screamed at the top of her lungs "I want more presents!"

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

She tapped her leg and bit her fingernails throughout the entire test.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Mary is a really shy and quiet girl who loves to read books. Mary always feels awkward trying to make new friends, but everyone loves her.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When the writer directly tells the reader what a character is like.

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Woody feels that he has to always look out for everyone else. He is extremely responsible and caring.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Samantha was given the wrong ice cream order, she threw it at the ground and stomped away.

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization