DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
What IS direct characterization? (Definition)
Direct characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is.
What IS indirect characterization? (Definition)
Direct characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: Giada she said "Hi", waved and smiled at people as she walked by.
Giada is friendly.
Give an example of indirect characterization using SPEECH. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect using speech: "We're never going to make it. Why even try? It never works."
Direct: The character is a negative person.
True or false: Character Traits include the character's emotions and feelings.
False. Character traits do not show a character's emotions and feelings. They show personality.
What is an example of direct characterization using action?
Mrs. Soriano decides if your answer is correct :)
What are the four parts of indirect characterization?
What the character says, how the character thinks, what the character does, or how others feel about the character.
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: Sydney's name was called, and she slowly walked up the stage, staring straight at the ground.
Sydney is shy and doesn't like being in front of others.
Give an example of an indirect characterization using an example of how another character feels about your character.
"Sasha-Rose glared at Ella as she walked away with her eraser"
Direct characterization ________ what the character is like. Indirect characterization ________ what the character is like.
Direct characterization SHOWS what the character is like. Indirect characterization TELLS what the character is like.
"The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother." Explain what this direct characterization says about the boy and then the girl. Don't think too hard one this one, it's easy!
The boy is patient and the girl is quiet.
When Mrs. Soriano told Noah and Faith they were going to spending their summer at camp, Faith became angry and pouted. Noah said, "Hey! It's okay, we can have lots of fun at camp this summer! I love being outside!" What does this indirect characterization say about Noah?
Noah is positive, upbeat, etc.
All of these are direct characterizations about the son. "Happy" is NOT a direct characterization. "Happy" is a feeling.
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: Celeste sat in the dressing room looking in the mirror, "Will they like my performance?" she wondered.
Celeste is self-conscious and worried about her costume and what others think of her.
*For 100 bonus points, say what KIND of indirect characterization is being used.
Give an example of indirect characterization using ACTION. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect.
Indirect: David picked up the wallet that had fallen on the ground and handed it to the man in front of him in line.
Direct: David is honest and trustworthy.
The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
Give a direct characterization for Mr. Polio Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!
Direct: Mr Polio is hard working.
Indirect: Mr. Polio stayed up late to change the lesson so we could all participate.
Give an indirect characterization about Naruto. Then, give a DIRECT characterization that is supported by your indirect characterization.
Indirect characterization: Naruto is always pulling pranks on fellow villagers.
Direct characterization: Naruto is fun loving.
Give a direct characterization about someone on a sports team followed by an indirect characterization.
Example 1: DIRECT - The center is very precise and athletic. INDIRECT - The center is successful at shooting and rebounding. He is able to catch the ball and run fast. Example 2: DIRECT: The girl is a team player. INDIRECT: She cheers for all her team mates and passes the ball to open players.
Give an indirect characterization using an example of what a character DOES. What are they doing? Give a direct characterization to support your indirect characterization.
Indirect: Bridget left the game with slumped shoulders and a frown on her face.
Direct: Bridget is not enjoying herself.
Eric cleaned up his brother's toys and set the table for dinner . Is this direct or indirect? Why?
Indirect. This statement tells WHAT the character is doing. *For 100 bonus points, give a direct characterization about Ericl.
Give three examples of direct characterizations about Robin Hood. They must be THREE complete sentences!
Robin Hood is an outlaw. Robin Hood is generous. Robin Hood is brave.
Give three indirect characterizations about Mrs. Krestin. They must be THREE complete sentences. Give a direct characterization shown by your 3 indirect characterizations.
Example- Indirect: Mrs. Krestin is always smiling. Mrs. Krestin can always be heard laughing. Mrs. Krestin looks at the bright side of things.
Direct: Mrs. Krestin is cheerful.
Give three direct characterizations about Dwayne Johnson. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Dwayne Johnson is entertaining. Dwayne Johnson is competitive. Dwayne Johnson is hardworking.
Give three indirect characterizations about Kobe Bryant that show the following direct translation:Kobe Bryant was very talented. They must be THREE complete sentences.
Kobe Bryant came straight out of high school to play in the NBA. Kobe Bryant won multiple championships. Kobe Bryant played 20 seasons and was among the top all time scorers.