Indirect vs Direct Characterization 2023 - From Youtube Vid

How does the author show us who the character is?

• By describing their physical appearance

• By analyzing their speech and actions

• By revealing their thoughts and feelings

• By examining their effect on others

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What does the S in the STEAL method stand for?

• Says

• Smiles

• Speaks

• Screams

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How do you show that a character is nervous?

• By smiling and waving

• By biting their pencil and shaking

• By falling asleep

• By rolling their eyes

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How do you show that a character is helpful?

• By asking to be left alone

• By asking for help with homework

• By offering to water the plants

• By asking to go to a friend's house

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Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.

What character trait describes Craig?

• tired

• fast

• hard-working

• early bird

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Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.

What STEAL method helped you determine Craig's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

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You asked him nicely to borrow his pencil, but Pete yelled, "No! If you didn't come prepared, it's not my fault!"

What character trait describes Pete?

• inconsiderate

• upset

• selfish

• mad

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You asked him nicely to borrow his pencil, but Pete yelled, "No! If you didn't come prepared, it's not my fault!"

What STEAL method helped you determine Pete's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

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As Sam waited in line for his food, he imagined knocking everyone out of his way to get ahead.

What character trait describes Sam?

• hungry

• impatient

• strong

• mean

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"Mr. Nitman rattled off during the first few days of seventh grade..." This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

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