Direct/Indirect
This type of characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is.
What is directCharacterization?
Which method of indirect characterization is being used in this example:
Sandra knew she did well on the test.
What is thoughts?
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization:
Malcolm moved the food around his plate but decided not to eat any of it because he knew he wouldn’t like it.
What is picky?
when and where a story takes place
What is setting?
The setting can change how characters feel. A dark forest might make a character feel scared or adventurous.
What is mood and feelings?
This type of characterization SHOWS things to the audience that reveals the personality of the character.
What is Indirect Characterization?
Which method of indirect characterization is being used in the following example?
He couldn't help feeling sorry for her. It must be embarrassing to sit in front when you find yourself dressed funny on the first day of school.
What is feelings?
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization:
When she was served dinner, Tonya said, “Thank you.”
What is polite, respectful?
what the setting looks like: tall building, wide ocean, hot desert
What is physical description?
The setting can also affect what a character does. For example, if they are in a city, they might ride a bus or walk around busy streets.
What are actions?
Mrs. Payne is a very compassionate principal.
What is an example of Direct Characterization?
Which method of indirect characterization is being used in the following example:
Each week, Mary volunteers at a soup kitchen serving meals to hungry people. Also, she helps her elderly neighbor when she weeds and waters his flower garden.
What are actions?
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization:
Kylie's name was called, and she slowly walked up the stage, staring straight at the ground.
What is Kylie is shy and doesn't like being in front of others.
the mood or feeling the setting gives off: scary, peaceful, cheerful
What is atmosphere or mood?
Sometimes the setting can cause a problem for character. If they're in a busy city, they might get lost. The setting can also solve problems. A character lost in the woods might use the sun or compass to find their way.
What is conflict (problem) and solutions?
The student stayed up late to study for his Math test.
What is an example of Indirect Characterization?
This method of indirect characterization is being used in the following example:
One day, the neighbor's dog bit Elliott's leg and tore his pants. "Don't worry about it!", he said. "Actually, it's my fault for disturbing the little guy", he continued.
What is Words?
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization:
The little girl stole all her brother's toys little by little.
What is sneaky?
The time period or cultural background that can affect characters' beliefs, attitudes and behaviors
What is the historical or cultural context?
If a story is set in the past or in a different country, it can change how characters talk, dress, or behave.
What is time and culture?
The five parts of Indirect Characterization:
What are thoughts, words, actions, feelings, and choices?
Which indirect characterization methods is used in this example?
After pondering what to watch on television, I decided to watch season 2 of Wednesday on Netflix since I really liked it last season.
What are choices?
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization:
Rory pushed the smaller boy out of his way and went to the front of the lunch line.
What is rude?
the conditions around the characters: weather, building, objects
What is environment?
A stranger arrives in a dusty old town in the American West. The sound of the harmonica can be heard from the saloon, and the smell of tumbleweeds and horses are ever present. Cowboys trot past on their horses, heading toward the sunset.
What is the past and the Wild West?