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What IS direct characterization? (Definition)
Direct characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is.
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What IS indirect characterization? (Definition)
Indirect characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
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Indirect using speech: "I hate school. I hate my teachers. I hate my classes."

Direct: The character is a negative person.

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True or false: Direct characterization uses feelings and emotions.
False. Direct characterizations DO NOT use feelings! Feelings are temporary, not permanent. Direct characterizations are character traits.
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Synonym for: funny

humorous, hilarious, witty, hysterical, comical, amusing...

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What is an example of direct characterization using action?

Mrs. Henington decides if your answer is correct :)

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What are the different ways an author can use indirect characterization?

Speech

Thoughts
Effects on Others
Actions
Looks

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Indirect: Penny's name was called, and she slowly walked up the stage, staring straight at the ground.

Direct: Penny is shy and doesn't like being in front of others.

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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.
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synonym for: smart

clever, bright, intelligent, sharp, witty, astute...

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"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.
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How could you SHOW through indirect characterization that a boy is funny.

The boy had his audience laughing out loud at the end of his joke show.

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Indirect: Joe broke into the store, punched the store clerk in the face, and stole everything in sight.

 Direct: Joe is hostile and dangerous.

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The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
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synonym for: very

extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, tremendously, immensely, overly, excessively ...

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Give a direct characterization for Mrs. Henington. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!

Direct: Mrs. Henington is very kind. Indirect: MRs. Henington stayed up late and made us a jeopardy game so that we would all make A's on our tests.

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Give an indirect characterization about Dash from the movie The Incredibles. Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.

Indirect characterization: With ease, Dash ran across the length of the lake on the surface of the water and out ran every bad guy who chased him. Direct characterization: Dash is the fastest human on earth.

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Indirect: The little girl left the game with slumped shoulders and a frown on her face.

Direct: The little girl is not enjoying herself.

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The little girl stole all her brother's toys little by little. Is this direct or indirect? Why?

Indirect. This statement tells WHAT the character is doing. 

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Mrs. Henington's kitty's name is...

Kiki (short for Kitty Kitty)

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Give three examples of direct characterizations about Sponge Bob Square Pants. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Sponge Bob lives under the sea! Sponge Bob is hilarious. Sponge Bob's best friend is Patrick.
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Give three indirect characterizations about Shrek. Must be THREE complete sentences.
People look at Shrek differently than they do everyone else. Shrek knows Fiona loves him for HIM and doesn't care about his looks. Shrek stands up for what he believes him and doesn't care what others think about him.
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Indirect: As Mr. Smith walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.

Direct: Mr. Smith is unsafe or dangerous looking

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What is Mrs. Henington's favorite color?

Shades of blue and sunset orange.
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Mrs. Henington has how many obnoxious pets?

4! Three annoying doggos and a ninja kitty.

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