Characterization Techniques in Literature

The video tutorial explains characterization, which describes the qualities of characters in a text. It introduces two types: direct characterization, where traits are explicitly stated, and indirect characterization, where traits are inferred through analysis. The STEAL method is presented as a tool for indirect characterization, focusing on what a character says, thinks, effects on others, acts, and looks like.

What is the primary purpose of characterization in a text?

• To explain the theme

• To describe the setting

• To outline the plot

• To detail the qualities of characters

Which of the following is a feature of direct characterization?

• The character's thoughts are revealed

• The narrator explicitly describes traits

• The setting is described in detail

• The reader infers traits from actions

How does indirect characterization differ from direct characterization?

• It provides a summary of the plot

• It focuses on the setting

• It relies on the reader's inference

• It uses explicit descriptions

In the STEAL method, what does the 'S' stand for?

• Speech

• Summary

• Style

• Setting

What does the 'E' in the STEAL method represent?

• Events

• Emotions

• Environment

• Effects on others

Which aspect of a character is analyzed through the 'L' in STEAL?

• Language

• Lifestyle

• Looks

• Leadership