Characterization

The main character who experiences the conflict in the story is...

• protagonist

• antagonist

• minor character

• villain

The character, thing, or event which is opposing or causing conflict for the main character is...

• protagonist

• antagonist

• minor character

• villain

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

• Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of the character while direct characterization tells the audience what the character's personality is.

• Direct characterization reveals character traits through thoughts only while indirect reveals the character traits through other things.

• Indirect characterization relies on the reader's ability to determine the setting and plot, and direct characterization tells you what the setting and plot are.

• Direct characterization is always used, but indirect characterization is not commonly used in writing.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.

• "I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

• Frank was a shy, quiet person.

• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously.

• Marcia was a nervous person.

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