Direct Characterization

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.

• "I wouldn't trust that man," said Maggie.

• Frank was a shy, quiet person.

• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

What type of characterization is shown:

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Both

Read the quote and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "He glanced at her face - her eyes, which were honey brown, and her nose, which crinkled when she smiled."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Which type of characterization best describes the quote below: "But I am so much more than that! I am a musician, and a swimmer, and a person able to make my own decisions."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Read the quote below then choose if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: " No wonder Johnny was hurt because his parents didn't want him."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character. 
Read the following passage from a story: 
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride. 
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?

• forgetful

• confused

• bold

• shy

Read the passage and then answer the question below: 
"No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly. 
"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"
"I cannot tell", she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now." 
Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind? 

• "I cannot tell," she returned..."
• ""I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all,"[the Scarecrow] answered sadly."
• "Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
• "Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?

Danielle was a kindhearted soul.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

In the end, there was no helping him. Lenny was a slob. That was all there was to it.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

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

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

• B) He always helped his neighbors with their chores.

• C) They said she was the most talented artist in town.

• D) His laughter was infectious and brightened everyone's day.