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)
Indirect characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
What does this SHOW us about Mr. Smith: As Mr. Smith walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.
Mr. Smith is dangerous to children. Mr. Smith is a pedophile. Mr. Smith is a creep. (and many more)
Johnny is a picky eater. Give an example of indirect characterization using SPEECH that shows us he is a picky eater.
Indirect using speech: "I will only eat the pizza if it has pepperoni on it."
True or false: Direct characterization uses feelings and emotions, not character traits.
False. Direct characterizations DO NOT use feelings! Feelings are temporary, not permanent. Direct characterizations are character traits.
What are the five parts of indirect characterization?(STEAL)
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Action, Looks
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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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.
The boy is patient and the girl is quiet.
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 show about the son?
The boy is positive, upbeat, etc.
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: Samantha sat in front of a mirror looking at herself, "Why can't I look more like the popular girls?"
Samantha is self-conscious and worried about her looks.
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.
"The trusting woman" is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
Give a direct characterization for Mr. Solorzano. (please be appropriate)
Direct: Mr. Solorzano is Tall. Mr. Solorzano is loud. Mr. Solorzano is energetic.
Daren showed up at the banquet with food stains all over his dress shirt. He sat down, put his feet on the table, and burped loudly. The other people sitting at the table looked at each other but continued eating.
What does this SHOW about Daren? How is this being SHOWN? (steal)
Darren is rude, a slob, inconsiderate, etc. This is shown with his actions
How does this character have an EFFECT on others?
When Johnny walked into the room, everyone looked up. The girls stared at him with starry eyes, and the boys clapped at his arrival.
Johnny is loved by everyone.
Give two examples of direct characterizations about Sponge Bob Square Pants. Must be TWO complete sentences!
Sponge Bob is hilarious. Sponge Bob's best friend is Patrick.
What does this show about Beyonce?
As Beyonce began to go on stage she looked at herself in the mirror, gave herself a wink, and thought to herself, "You got this girl!"
She is confident, prepared, outgoing
Give two direct characterizations about a celebrity. Must be two complete sentences!
Eminem is white and used to live in Detroit. He is is one of the best rappers alive.
Give one indirect characterization for Karen the security officer. (appropriate)
She smiled and waved to everyone as they entered the high school and gave them a big smile.