Characterization is the process by which authors develop characters and reveal their personalities, or character traits.

This type of characterization happens when the author directly states or describes what a character is like.

This type of characterization is when an author reveals a character's personality through his/her words and actions and through the thoughts, words and actions of others

Direct or Indirect Characterization?

Faith is a dedicated student.

Direct or Indirect Characterization?

For the entire year, Ajah completed each learning task, participated daily and asked questions any time she needed help.

Direct or Indirect Characterization?

Based on his accent and grammar, the locals could tell he was confused about which words to use.

Which type of characterization relies on the audience to make inferences or educated guesses about the characters based on details in the text?

Direct or Indirect Characterization?

When his career was over, he held every significant record in the passing category and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Direct or Indirect Characterization?

Kobe Bryant was considered a hero by many and will be seen as a legend forever.

Direct or Indirect Characterization?

Treshawn stepped onto the surface of the unexplored planet and began to imagine all the possibilities for a new civilization.

Direct or Indirect Characterization?

Kamea and Caniyah were superstars by all accounts in sports, school and the arts.

Wayne tends to fluctuate between participating appropriately and spamming the chat with nonsense.

Mrs. Smith saw the student crying and immediately jumped into action to address the issue.

How confident are you in your ability to determine the difference between direct and indirect characterization?