Characterization 1

"He was cocky and smart" is an example of...

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

"I had never heard Johnny talk back to anyone" is an example of...

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

"my happy-go-lucky brother" is an example of...

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

What is characterization?

• Character traits

• What a character says and thinks

• The process in which the author tells the personality of a character

• What a character looks like and what are his actions

Direct characterization is...

• the author telling you a character's traits

• the author showing you a character's traits

Indirect characterization is...

• the author telling you a character's traits

• the author showing you a character's traits

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

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

• During the test, Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow and she tugged her hair anxiously.

• Marcia was a nervous person.

• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

What type of characterization is shown:

Billy looked like a rock star. He was really tall with perfect blonde hair, ice blue eyes, and this sullen look that drove the girls crazy.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Both

What type of characterization is shown:

"Arthur doesn't do his homework," Nathaniel told her. "He doesn't practice. He'll fail."

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Both