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Characterization

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Is the author using direct or indirect characterization in the quotation below?

"But it was Ernie wondering the same thing. When he found out she wasn’t mad at him, he asked if she would like to go to a movie."

Direct Characterization

Indirect Characterization

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts to prove his worthiness in the popularity race (he estimates he's currently ranked 52nd or 53rd) are constantly foiled by well-meaning parents, a younger and older brother, and nerdy friends. No matter how hard he tries Greg can’t stop being a wimpy kid.

Direct

Indirect

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 or Indirect Characterization?}
"I regretted it the instant the words passed my lips."
_{-Ungifted by Gordon Korman}

Direct Characterization

Indirect Characterization

_{Direct or Indirect Characterization?}
"I would stay in my seat for the rest of the time. I feel like there is a bubble in my chest that expands more by the second."
_{-Divergent by Veronica Roth}

Direct Characterization

Indirect Characterization

^{Direct or Indirect Characterization?}
"I'm feeling apprehensive,' he confessed, glad that the appropriate descriptive word had finally come to him."
_{-The Giver by Lois Lowry}

Direct Characterization

Indirect Characterization

What is indirect characterization?

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

Marcia was a nervous person.

Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

10.

Read the following passage.
“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?

Mei is always outgoing and loud.

Mei is timid.

Mei is not very athletic.

Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic.

11.

A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson.
What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?

Carson's sister has an art show coming up.

Carson's sister told him not to peek at her project.

Carson followed his sister's rules and didn't go into her room.

Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.

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Characterization

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 23mins

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