Exploring Indirect Characterization Techniques

What is one way to learn more about a character in a story?

• By focusing on the theme

• By analyzing the plot

• By examining what the character says

• By looking at the setting

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How can we understand a character better through their thoughts?

• By listening to their dialogue

• By observing their actions

• By looking at their appearance

• By reading their inner monologue

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What does examining a character's effect on others help us understand?

• The character's future actions

• The character's physical appearance

• The character's influence and relationships

• The character's background

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Which of the following is a way to learn about a character through their actions?

• By listening to their speech

• By analyzing their relationships

• By observing their behavior

• By reading their thoughts

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What can we infer about a character by looking at their appearance?

• Their actions

• Their relationships

• Their thoughts

• Their personality traits

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What does the STEAL method stand for?

• Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, Looks

• Story, Time, Emotions, Actions, Language

• Speech, Time, Events, Actions, Looks

• Setting, Theme, Events, Actions, Looks

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