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Direct vs Indirect Characterization

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Peter was very lazy, and would never shift himself more than was absolutely necessary.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

2.

Peter was not interested in the TV show, but the remote control was inexplicably across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be home soon, and she could fetch it for him then.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

3.

Susan was exhausted.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

4.

Jill, who seemed barely able to keep her eyes open, slowly lowered her head onto the table. Soon drool pooled beneath her lips."

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

5.

Nick was a very quiet man.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

6.

He is of average height and has a solid build owing to the years he spent as a construction worker. His face is not too wrinkled but his complexion is ruddy. He often keeps his white hair covered with a straw hat that protects him from the sun. He is usually casual dressed and he dislikes wearing a suit and a tie.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

7.

Linda understood from her last meeting with him that Bill was shy.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

8.

She wore a 10 carat diamond necklace and a designer outfit.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

9.

He was reading one of his many books.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

10.

Piggy is a shy boy who wears glasses and is fat (thus his nickname).

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect