Character Analysis with STEAL

What does the acronym STEAL help analyze in literature?

• Literary themes

• Plot development

• Author's background

• Character traits

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What aspect of a character is analyzed by looking at their speech?

• How they interact with others

• Their actions in the story

• Their thoughts and beliefs

• Their physical appearance

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How can a character's thoughts reveal their personality?

• By their actions alone

• Through their dialogue

• By their goals and beliefs

• Through their appearance

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Do characters' thoughts and speech patterns remain constant throughout a novel?

• They can change as the character develops

• Never

• Only in non-fiction

• Always

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What does the 'E' in STEAL stand for?

• Endurance

• Emotions

• Effects on others

• Energy

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How can a character's actions influence the story?

• Through their speech

• By changing the setting

• Through their impact on other characters

• By altering the theme

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What can the effect a character has on others tell us?

• Their social status

• Their physical strength

• Their future actions

• Their internal thoughts

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What does 'L' in STEAL focus on?

• Logic

• Language

• Looks

• Leadership

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Can a character's physical appearance affect their interactions with others?

• Only if they are the protagonist

• Only in modern literature

• No, appearance is irrelevant

• Yes, it can influence perceptions

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Why is analyzing a character's looks important?

• To grasp the historical context

• To predict the plot

• To visualize the story better

• To understand their personality

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