Characterization in Literature and STEAL Method

What is the main purpose of characterization in a story?

• To make the story longer.

• To help readers understand who a character is.

• To confuse the reader about the characters.

• To describe the author's personal life.

What is characterization in literature?

• The process of creating a story's plot.

• The process by which the writer reveals a character's personality.

• The process of describing the setting of a story.

• The process of developing the story's conflict.

What is direct characterization?

• When the author hints at a character's traits.

• When the author directly tells the reader about a character's traits.

• When the reader guesses a character's personality.

• When characters describe each other.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Isaac bit his pencil and shook while the teacher handed him the test.

• Isaac was nervous about the upcoming test.

• Isaac smiled and waved at the teacher.

• Isaac fell asleep during the test.

Which statement is an example of direct characterization?

• Karen helped her mom water the plants.

• Karen is very helpful at home.

• Karen asked if she could go to her friend's house.

• Karen helped her brother with his homework.

What is indirect characterization?

• The author directly states a character's traits.

• The author uses hints to reveal a character's personality.

• The author tells the reader what to think about a character.

• The author provides a list of character traits.

Which action would show that Isaac is nervous when the teacher hands him the test?

• Smiled and waved.

• Bit his pencil and shook.

• Fell asleep.

• Rolled his eyes.

Which statement would show that Karen is helpful at home?

• "Mom, can you leave me alone tonight?" Karen asked.

• "Mom, can you help me on my homework tonight?" Karen asked.

• "Mom, do you need me to water the plants tonight?" Karen asked.

• "Mom, can I go to my friend's house tonight?" Karen asked.

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

• Setting

• Says

• Story

• Scene

When analyzing a character's speech ('Says' in STEAL), what aspects are important to consider?

• Only the volume of their voice.

• Only the speed at which they speak.

• Their dialogue, tone, and dialect.

• Whether they speak at all.