DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 2
INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 2
RANDOM
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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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Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: As Mr. Smith walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.
Mr. Smith is dangerous to children.
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Give an example of indirect characterization using SPEECH. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
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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What is an example of direct characterization using action?
Ms. Weaver decides if your answer is correct :)
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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.
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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.
Kylie is shy and doesn't like being in front of others.
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Give an example of an indirect characterization using an example of how another character feels about your character.
"The boy glared as his sister as she ate his dessert."
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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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"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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When a mother told her son and daughter they were going to spending their summer at camp, the daughter became angry and pouted. The son 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 the son?
The boy is positive, upbeat, etc. All of these are direct characterizations about the son. "Happy" is NOT a direct characterization. "Happy" is a feeling.
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Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: Samantha sat in front of a mirror looking at herself, "What does he see in me?" She wondered.
Samantha is self-conscious and worried about her looks and what others think of her. *For 100 bonus points, say what KIND of indirect characterization is being used.
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Give an example of indirect characterization using ACTION. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect.
Indirect: Joe broke into the store, punched the store clerk in the face, and stole everything in sight. Direct: Joe is hostile and dangerous.
300
The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
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Give a direct characterization for Lebron James. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!

Direct: Lebron James is tall. Indirect: Lebron James towers over most of those he encounters.

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Give an indirect characterization about Miley Cyrus.(School appropriate.) Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect characterization: Miley Cyrus performs inappropriately on stage in front of billions of people. Direct characterization: Miley Cyrus is not a role model.
400
Give a direct characterization about someone on your team followed by an indirect characterization.
First period: DIRECT - Dondrick is very tall and athletic. INDIRECT - Dondrick is successful at playing outside right receiver. He is able to catch the ball and run fast. Third period: DIRECT: Trevor is a theif. INDIRECT: He steals Ms. Weaver's phone! :) Fourth period: DIRECT: DeLaney is very loud. INDIRECT: Delaney talks a lot in class and asks numerous questions. (Sometimes on topic, sometimes off!) :) Sixth period: DIRECT: Patrick is respectful. INDIRECT: Patrick doesn't talk when Ms. Weaver is talking or give her a hard time! :) Seventh period: DIRECT: Shakyra is dedicated. INDIRECT: Shakyra comes to tutoring and asks for help so that she can be eligible to play basketball.
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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: The little girl left the game with slumped shoulders and a frown on her face. Direct: The little girl is not enjoying herself.
400
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. *For 100 bonus points, give a direct characterization about the little girl.
500
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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Give three direct characterizations about a celebrity. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Riff Raff used to attend LCHS. He is not very smart, as he did not graduate. However, Riff Raff is entertaining.
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Give THREE indirect characterizations about your best friend.

ANSWERS MAY VARY.

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Who is the greatest rapper of all time?

Lil' Wayne

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