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.
100
What IS indirect characterization? (Definition)
Indirect characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
100
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.
100
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.
200
What is an example of direct characterization using action?
Mr. Chirito decides if your answer is correct :)
200
What are four indirect characterization of Sophia in Golden Girls?
Mr. Chirito Decides ;)
200
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: Brenda's name was called, and she slowly walked up the stage, staring straight at the ground.
Brenda is shy and doesn't like being in front of others.
200
Give an example of an indirect characterization using an example of how a character feels about another character.
"The boy glared as his sister as she ate his dessert."
200
Direct characterization ________ what the character is like. Indirect characterization ________ what the character is like.
Direct characterization TELLS what the character is like. Indirect characterization SHOWS 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.
300
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.
300
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!
400
Give a direct characterization for ALexandro. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!
Direct: Alexandro is too talkative. Indirect: ALexandro did not know when the homework was due because he was too busy talking to Raymundo.
400
Give an indirect characterization about Freddy.(School appropriate.) Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect characterization: Freddy will not sop making animal noises throughout class even if it bothers Mr. Chirito. Direct characterization: Freddy is a funny kid.
400
Give a direct characterization about someone on your team followed by an indirect characterization.
Mr. Chirito will decide with the help of the other groups.
400
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 a personality Must be THREE complete sentences!
Mr. Chirito decides
500
Give three indirect characterizations about Brayan. Must be THREE complete sentences.
Brayan got a 100 on his algebr quiz. Brayan passed his test but didn't turn in homework so his grade suffered. Brayan throws paper across the room.
500
Give three direct characterizations about a celebrity. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Other teams will decide!
500
Give three indirect characterizations about a teacher. Must be THREE complete sentences. (school appropriate)
other teams decide.
500
What is a direct and indirect characterization of Dorothy in The Golden Girls.
Dorothy is witty and sarcastic. She made fun of Blanche when she said she wanted to go with a bang.
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