Direct vs Indirect Characterization

Joe was having fun at the party.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Dylan thought that reading was boring.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

What can you infer about this character? Whenever anyone tries to speak to Dee, she says, "You don't know me," rolls her eyes, and walks away.

• Dee is very friendly.

• Dee is rude and thinks she is better than everyone else.

• Dee has an eye problem.

• Dee has a lot of friends.

Julie owned many outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination to wear to impress her friends.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Whenever anyone tries to speak to dee, she says, "You don't know me," rolls her eyes, and walks away.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

John wore bellbottoms, gold chains, platform shoes, and huge sunglasses to the homecoming dance.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Julie held up six different outfits in front of the mirror and pondered which would go best with her navy blue shoes. After an hour of mixing and matching, she called her sister for advice.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.

• Direct

• Indirect

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Larry looked lethargic.

• Direct

• Indirect

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.

• Direct

• Indirect