Direct and Indirect Characterization Study Guide

Chris is the smartest student in the 9th grade. This is an example of ___________________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Sam's forehead was drenched in sweat. He took a deep breath as the teacher told the students to clear their desks. This is an example of _________________________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Kim is the fastest and most talented player on the soccer team. This is an example of ____________________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

____________ characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality or trait of a character through speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks.

• Direct

• Indirect

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

___________ characterization TELLS the audience what the personality or trait of the character is.

• Direct

• Indirect

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

John took off his jacket and put it around his little sister because she was cold. This is an example of _____________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Amy is extremely cheap when we go out to dinner together. This is an example of __________________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Eric showed the new student how to log in to the computers and where to print documents. This is an example of _____________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

David is lazy. He does not clean up his room, make his bed, or put away his clothes. This is an example of ____________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Kevin found a wallet in the cafeteria. He opened the wallet and saw an ID card as well as $20. He returned the wallet to the owner and left the $20 in the wallet. Kevin is ______________.

• lazy

• honest

• silly

• self-centered

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3