Direct and Indirect Characterization

"A girl climbs out of the passenger's side, wearing cutoff jeans and a faded blue T-shirt"

SELECT 2 correct responses

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• L - Looks

• T - Thoughts

Answer explanation

The description of the girl in cutoff jeans and a faded blue T-shirt reveals her appearance, which is an example of indirect characterization. It shows her style without stating her personality directly, hence 'L - Looks' is also correct.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"My hair is the only thing I've ever liked about myself"

Which indirect characterization is it?

• L - Looks

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on others

• A - Actions

Answer explanation

The statement reveals the character's inner feelings about themselves, indicating their self-perception. This reflects their thoughts, making 'T - Thoughts' the correct choice for indirect characterization.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"My buddies - Duncan Gray and Nyle Jacques - have done club ball with me for the past four years"

Indirect or direct characterization?

• Indirect

• Direct

Answer explanation

The statement provides specific information about the speaker's friends and their shared experience, which is a clear example of direct characterization. It explicitly names the friends and their activity together.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"The boy smiles at me with eyes the color of cinnamon"

Direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

Answer explanation

The phrase "the boy smiles at me with eyes the color of cinnamon" provides a direct description of the boy's eyes, indicating their color explicitly. This is an example of direct characterization.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"My hair is the only thing I've ever liked about myself"

What type of indirect characterization is this?

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

Answer explanation

The statement reveals the character's inner feelings about themselves, indicating their self-perception. This is an example of 'Thoughts' in indirect characterization, as it shows what the character values and thinks about their identity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"She always helps her classmates, even when she is busy."

Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

Answer explanation

This is an example of indirect characterization because it reveals her helpful nature through her actions, rather than explicitly stating it. Her willingness to assist classmates despite being busy shows her character traits indirectly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"He clenched his fists and glared at the floor."

Which type of indirect characterization is shown?

• A - Actions

• E - Effect on others

• L - Looks

• T - Thoughts

Answer explanation

The phrase "He clenched his fists and glared at the floor" reveals his emotional state through his actions, indicating anger or frustration. This is a clear example of indirect characterization through actions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Maria is a generous person."

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

• Indirect

• Direct

Answer explanation

The statement 'Maria is a generous person' explicitly describes her character trait, making it a clear example of direct characterization. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Direct'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"He nervously tapped his foot and avoided eye contact."

Which type of indirect characterization is being used?

• E - Effect on others

• T - Thoughts

• L - Looks

• A - Actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Samantha is known for her honesty."

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3