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WorksheetsDirect & Indirect Characterization
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is characterization?
Character traits
What a character says and thinks
The process in which the author tells the personality of a character
What a character looks like and what are his actions
Direct characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits
the author showing you a character's traits
Indirect characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits
the author showing you a character's traits
How does analyzing character traits help you become a better reader?
When you are able to identify a character’s traits, you are able to understand their actions and motives better.
Understanding the character gives you an understanding of the story.
You can make predictions about how a character will react to different situations.
All of the above.
What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?
Taking things that don't belong to you
Silly Teal Eels Ate Lasagna
Direct characterization
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
He tapped his foot anxiously.
"I wouldn't trust that man," said Maggie.
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
During the test, Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow and she tugged her hair anxiously.
Marcia was a nervous person.
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
What type of characterization is shown:
Billy looked like a rock star. He was really tall with perfect blonde hair, ice blue eyes, and this sullen look that drove the girls crazy.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Both
What type of characterization is shown:
A short man in his early fifties sat behind a large wooden desk. He had a kind face, but sat rigidly in his chair.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Both
What type of characterization is shown:
"Arthur doesn't do his homework," Nathaniel told her. "He doesn't practice. He'll fail."
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Both
What type of indirect characterization is shown for Mr. Smith:
While in the lunch room, Mr. Smith thought to himself, wow, Mr. Haskin must have polished his head this morning because it is so shiny it might blind a student.
Looks
Thoughts, Speech, or Actions
Other Characters' Reactions
What type of indirect characterization is shown for Eric:
Margie and Sasha screamed when Eric, who was dressed as a giant clown, jumped out at them while they were Trick or Treating. "Eric, you are the meanest boy!" Margie yelled.
Looks
Thoughts, Speech, or Actions
Other Characters' Reactions
What type of indirect characterization is shown for Jordan:
Jordan showed up to school wearing new Lebron's, Nike Elite socks and an old school Pistons hat.
Looks
Thoughts, Speech, or Actions
Other Characters' Reactions
She sneered, stood up, and came around to my side. She grabbed my arm and pulled on it like it was the starter rope on a lawnmower engine. Something deep inside my shoulder went POP!
Identify the type of indirect characterization:
Character's speech
Character's thoughts
Character's actions
Character's looks
The day's events floated through Jenna's mind. Why would she do that to me? I didn't even want to sit next to her and she just attacked me. I hate the way that she controls everything, I'm such a loser.
Identify the type of indirect characterization:
Character's speech
Character's thoughts
Character's actions
Character's looks
