Character analysis

Direct characterization...

• is not necessary to the story

• 
  tells the reader about the characters

• offers direction to the characters

• shows the reader who the character is

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What character trait is revealed here? After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Maria slid the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of the store casually without paying.

• sneaky

• selfish

• thrifty

• rude

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What conclusion can you draw about John Proctor?

• He fears and respects Rev. Parris
• He speaks his mind, even if it is against people of authority.
• He believes witchcraft made the girls ill
• He will do anything to destroy Thomas Putnam

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When we try to find clues about characters, it is important to look at what the writer states through direct ______.

• dialogue

• exposition

• characterization

• details

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

When Angela asked her mother if she could go to the party, her mother said that she could not. So Angela asked her father, who said that she could. She then played her parents off one another until she got her way. Angela enjoyed herself at the party.

What character trait does Angela demonstrate?

• Irritable

• Dejected

• Miserable

• Manipulative

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her.   What character trait does David demonstrate?

• Honest
• Friendly
• Irritated
• Fearless

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

When the author comes right out and describes a character, it's called__

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Okay, I’m weird.

• Direct

• Indirect

• Both

• Neither

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

John wore bellbottoms, gold chains, platform shoes, and huge sunglasses to the homecoming dance.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can you learn about the Sam from this quote:

"After Sam had called them over dramatic, Darren and Kai hadn't spoken a word to each other or Sam."

• Sam is an energetic person

• Sam may not be the best friend

• Sam helps out others

• Sam is a thoughtful person

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3