Direct Characterization

"Tom and Jerry are mean and sneaky."

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Phil was handsome in a unique way. His glasses sitting on the bridge of his nose gave him a look of intelligence.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

"The girl was happy as she skipped home. "

• Direct Characterization 

• Indirect Characterization

"Dally is not a nice person" is an example of...

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

"He was cocky and smart" is an example of...

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

my happy-go-lucky brother" is an example of...

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

The "S" in STEAL is for the character's...

• Speech

• Slurs

• Slouch

Direct Characterization is:

• When the author uses the character's speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to tell the reader what the character is like.

• When the author plainly states what the character is like.

• Neither of these.

Direct characterization is...

• the author telling you a character's traits

• the author showing you a character's traits

Which of the following sentences is an example of direct characterization?

• A) She was known for her kindness and generosity.

• B) He walked with a confident stride.

• C) The room was filled with laughter.

• D) They whispered secrets to each other.