“Bill was short and fat, and his bald spot was widening with every passing year.”
What is Direct Characterization
100
The author's method of revealing a character's personality.
What is Characterization?
100
The quiet, respectful student listened intently to his teacher.
What is Direct?
100
The "S" in STEAL stands for this term.
What is Speech?
100
This character is a middle school girl who enjoys gymnastics and dances.
Who is Maya?
200
“‘Jane is a cruel person,’ she said.’”
What is Direct Characterization?
200
The method in which the author specifically tells the reader the personality of the character
What is Direct Characterization?
200
Laura's cheeks flushed bright pink when Tim complimented her outfit.
What is Indirect Characterization?
200
The "T" in STEAL stands for this term.
What are Thoughts?
200
Cab driver who does not speak English
What is Papa?
300
“As Jane walked past the box labeled ‘Free Puppies,’ she furtively glanced around her, then gave the box a swift kick.”
What is Indirect Characterization?
300
The author reveals the author's personality through means other than specifically stating details.
What is Indirect Characterization?
300
Thomas shuffled into his math class, dropped his backpack on the floor, and slumped in his seat without even bothering to take out his homework.
What is Indirect?
300
The "A" in STEAL stands for this term.
What are Actions?
300
Maya's best friend
Who is Shannon?
400
“I yawned, trying to keep my eyes open in the meeting. I reached for my coffee cup and was disappointed to realize it was empty.”
What is Indirect Characterization?
400
A conflict that describes a character's struggle with their own thoughts and fears.
What is Internal Conflict?
400
“I yawned, trying to keep my eyes open in the meeting. I reached for my coffee cup and was disappointed to realize it was empty.”
What is Indirect Characterization?
400
The author's physical description of a character is related to which letter of the STEAL model of characterization?
What is L?
(It stands for Looks - Bonus)
400
Maya's Aunt
Who is Madina?
500
“I looked in the mirror and saw how dark the circles under my green eyes had become.”
What is Direct Characterization?
500
A conflict that a character experiences with another person or due to an outside circumstance.
What is External Conflict?
500
“Bill sighed as he looked at the offer of a gym membership. He really should join. But just thinking about it made beads of sweat collect at the top of his bald spot.”
What is Indirect Characterization?
500
A character's internal dialogue is attributed to which letter of the STEAL method of characterizations?