Exploring Direct and Indirect Characterization Techniques

What is the primary purpose of characterization in a story?

• To create suspense

• To advance the plot

• To develop and reveal characters

• To describe the setting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of characterization involves the narrator directly telling the reader about a character?

• Implicit characterization

• Explicit characterization

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the example of direct characterization, what quality is NOT mentioned about the tall policeman?

• Confidence

• Height

• Impressiveness

• Kindness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the acronym STEAL stand for in indirect characterization?

• Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Activities, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Activities, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the 'S' in STEAL represent?

• Situation

• Style

• Setting

• Speech

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the example of 'Speech' from the STEAL acronym, what does the waitress's dialogue reveal about her?

• She is rude

• She knows her customers well

• She dislikes her customers

• She is new to the job

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the 'T' in STEAL stand for?

• Time

• Traits

• Thoughts

• Tactics

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the example of 'Effect on others' from the STEAL acronym, what does Kathleen's reaction to Robbie reveal about her?

• She is indifferent to Robbie

• She dislikes Robbie

• She is afraid of Robbie

• She is interested in Robbie

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the 'A' in STEAL represent?

• Attitude

• Ambition

• Actions

• Appearance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the example of 'Looks' from the STEAL acronym, what does Stephen's appearance suggest about him?

• He is wealthy and successful

• He is a student

• He is a farmer

• He is poor and struggling

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3