Characterization

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character in a story.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly tells the reader what a character is like.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author shows the character's traits through their actions, thoughts, feelings, or dialogue, and the reader has to infer what the character is like.

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Give an example of direct characterization.

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An example of direct characterization is: 'Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.'

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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An example of indirect characterization is: 'Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.'

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What can you infer about a character if they are described as 'cowardly'?

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If a character is described as 'cowardly', it means they are afraid and lack courage.

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How can an author show a character's friendliness?

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An author can show a character's friendliness through their actions, such as sitting with new people and introducing themselves.

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What does it mean to infer about a character?

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To infer about a character means to make a conclusion about their traits based on clues provided by the author.

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What is the purpose of characterization in a story?

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The purpose of characterization is to help readers understand the characters better and to make the story more engaging.

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What is an example of a character trait?

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An example of a character trait is 'optimistic', which means the character always looks on the bright side.