Characterization Analysis

What does the STEAL method stand for?

• Senses, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Language

• Sight, Touch, Emotions, Actions, and Language

• Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, and Looks

She panted as she slumped up the mountain, dragging her belongings behind her.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Which of the following words could be a character trait?

• sunny

• windy

• clever

• clear

The method used by the author to reveal a character to an audience.

• characterization

• mood

• chronological

• exposition

The king glared at the scroungy, boy before him. "How dare you steal from the king's court!" he gruffly exclaimed. The trembling boy begged for forgiveness. He explained how he had no home, no food, and no where to turn. "Send him to the dungeons!" the king shouted angrily. The character trait that best describes the king is...

• greedy

• cruel

• nagging

• loud

I wish I could leave. I don't want to be here. *she rolls her eyes*

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

When analyzing a character, you can use which of the following to help you.

• STEAL

• STEALS

• STEAL + S

• STEAL + P

My dad is the kindest man in the world.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

When Abuelita Chinta tells Juana that she can't leave again, she is showing that she is _____________.

• sad

• mad

• disappointed

• uncaring

What type of character is in conflict or against the protagonist and tries to keep them from achieving their goal?

• round character

• flat character

• dynamic character

• antagonist