Characterization Bellringer 1/14

The writer tells you what the character is like. For example, the writer might say that the character is “mean” or “tall.”

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The writer gives you clues about the character. For example, the writer tells you what the character does and says and shows how others react to the character. Using these clues, you form an idea of the character.

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of Characterization is being used?

Evan has a good sense of humor.

• Indirect

• Direct

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Mai heard that Beth had been elected, she said, “Isn’t that nice? I hope being president is good enough for Little Miss Perfect.”

• Indirect

• Direct

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Martha said that Janine was mean to her.

• Indirect

• Direct

Jessica is generous and shares many things with her friends.

• Indirect

• Direct

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Sam said, “I scored three touchdowns last game,” Sid said, “I can beat that.” When Eleanor said, “I got an 87 in Math,” Sid said, “I can beat that.”

• Indirect

• Direct

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Simone noticed a new student struggling to find her next class. She stopped to look at the girl's schedule and walked her to the right class.

• Indirect

• Direct

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“Roberto has arrived,” said Roberto loudly, stepping onto the basket ball court. He handed his jacket to Rodney, the friend who followed him everywhere. Roberto was wearing a top-brand sports shirt. He flexed his arm muscles so that others could admire them. The other players looked at each other nervously.

What Roberto is like:

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Paula came over, Susan and Janet were sitting around being bored. Paula called the museum to find out what the hours were. Then, she found the bus schedule and got Susan and Janet out the door.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3