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WorksheetsSteal Characterization Practice
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?
sight
sound
speech
search
What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?
thoughts
touch
tone
time
What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?
emotions of others
effect on others
emotions of character
energy of others
What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?
attitude
area
answers
actions
What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?
likes
looks
learns
listens
What can you learn about Sally from this quote:
"Sally ran quickly; she didn't want to miss out on band class!"
Sally is a fast runner
Sally enjoys band class
Sally is bad at time management and is always late
Sally hates school
What can you learn about John from this quote:
"John put his hair under a baseball cap for the day. He threw on yesterdays jeans and decided that was good enough to head out."
John puts a lot of effort into his appearance
John is athletic
John doesn't prioritize his outfits and how he looks
John wants to become a doctor
What can you learn about the Sam from this quote:
"After Sam had called them over dramatic, Darren and Kai hadn't spoken a word to each other or Sam."
Sam is an energetic person
Sam may not be the best friend
Sam helps out others
Sam is a thoughtful person
Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.
Peter wasn't interested in the TV show that was playing, but the remote control was all the way across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be home soon, and she could fetch it for him then.
Direct
Indirect
Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.
Because Joe is an honest guy, he decided to return the chocolate bar he did not pay for.
Direct
Indirect
Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.
Dr. Álvarez has been in her clinic since morning, spending time with her patients and listening to their concerns.
Direct
Indirect
Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.
Johnny's group project was likely to win a prize because of his innovative thinking and good leadership skills.
Direct
Indirect
What can you infer about this character through indirect characterization? Whenever anyone tries to speak to Diana, she says, "You don't know me," rolls her eyes, and walks away.
Dee has a difficult home life.
Dee is rude and thinks she is better than everyone else.
Dee has eye problems.
Dee has a lot of friends.
Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Hint: there are 2 correct answers!)
Amanda arrived early to the meeting with her hair in a pristine ballerina bun and a Montblanc pen tucked behind her ear. Before she sat down, she smoothed out her pinstriped pencil skirt.
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on others
Actions
Looks
Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Hint: there are 2 correct answers).
In their book group discussion, Zoe kept talking over the rest of her group members. When Leo tried to speak up, she interrupted him. After that, Leo didn't say anything for the rest of class.
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on others
Actions
Looks
Which type of indirect characterization is at play in the passage below?
Even though, in Maryana's opinion, David was a hard worker, she hated sharing her cubicle with him. He was too cheerful, which she found annoying.
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on others
Actions
Looks
Which type of indirect characterization is at play in the passage below?
Abe sat behind Maria every day in 7th period, but one day he couldn't take it anymore. Suddenly, he exclaimed, "Maria, if you don't stop twirling your ponytail in my face, I'm going to cut it off!"
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on others
Actions
Looks
