WorksheetsDirect and Indirect Characterization
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
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
The "S" in STEAL is for the character's...
Speech
Slurs
Slouch
The "T" in STEAL is for the character's...
toughness
thoughts
techniques
The "E" in STEAL is for the character's...
emotions
effects on others
effort
The "A" in STEAL is for the character's...
affects
awareness
actions
The "L" in STEAL is for the character's...
likeability
looks
listening skills
"He was cocky and smart" is an example of...
direct characterization
indirect characterization
The dog was vicious and couldn't be trusted around children.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Mary looked away and shifted her feet when her father asked where the money went.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
He was tall and lean, with dark brown hair and blue eyes.
Indirect-Thoughts
Indirect-Speech
Indirect-Action
Indirect-Effects on Others
Indirect-Looks
Luara picked her neighbor up from her kindergarten class and walked her home every day after school.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
Jill was a bully, and Todd was her usual target.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
When Todd walked by Jill, she put her leg out to trip him and then laughed at him when he fell.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
