Identifying Characterization

Characterization is _____

• A method that authors use to show readers what a character's personality is like.

• An author's opinion of a character that they are writing about.

• A method used to show readers what a character looks llike.

An author's goal is to make characters seem _____.

• perfect in every way

• like characters in other books or stories

• like real people

Character traits show a character's _____.

• appearance

• inner qualities

• decision making skills

Physical traits tell readers about a character's _____.

• intelligence

• fitness

• appearance

Direct characterization is when an author uses _____.

• a character's thoughts

• hints about a character

• narration that directly describes the character

An author using indirect characterization _____.

• shows character traits without telling them outright

• reveals character traits quickly

• uses the narration to directly reveal a character's personality

Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect characterization?

• the color of a character's hair

• the character's thoughts

• the character's actions

STEAL represents _____

• Speech, Title, Effect, Actions, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Adverbs, Looks

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Buffy didn't let anyone else ahead of her during the race.

• Buffy is a fierce competitor.

• The track coach knew Buffy would come back from her injury.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Ella was organized and efficient when doing her homework.

• Ella had red hair and blue eyes.

• Every day, Ella did her homework as soon as she got home from school .