Direct Characterization 1
Direct characterization ______ the audience what the personality of the character is.
TELLS
Indirect characterization _____ things that reveal the personality of the character.
SHOWS
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.
Give an example of indirect characterization using SPEECH. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect using speech: "I love school. I love my teachers. I especially love my classes." Direct: The character is a positive student.
What is Maya's girlfriends name?
What is Claire?
What is an example of direct characterization using action?
Your teacher decides if your answer is correct! :)
Using the STEAL method, what does the S stand for?
What is speech?
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.
Give an example of an indirect characterization using an example of how another character feels about your character in your novel choice.
"The boy glared as his sister as she ate his dessert."
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.
"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.
When using the STEAL method, what does T stand for?
What is thought?
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.
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 Ms. McNeese. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!
Direct: Ms. McNeese is very kind. Indirect: Ms. McNeese worked late and made us a Jeopardy game so that we would master characterization.
Give an indirect characterization about Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Give a direct characterization about someone you know followed by an indirect characterization.
Examples:
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.
Direct: Suzie is respectful. Indirect: Suzie doesn't talk when her awesome teachers are teaching! :)
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 a sparkle in her eyes shoulders and a smile on her face. Direct: The little girl enjoyed the game!
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.
Give one example of direct characterization about Sponge Bob Square Pants.
Examples: Sponge Bob lives under the sea. Sponge Bob is hilarious. Sponge Bob's best friend is Patrick.
Give an indirect characterizations about Shrek.
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 in and doesn't care what others think about him.
Give an indirect characterization about Grace from your novel.
Your teacher decides if your answer is correct! :)
She wants the best for her baby. She needs to be "tethered" to someone again. She is makes a mature choice to give Peach up for adoption.
Give an indirect characterizations about Mrs. Salamone.
Answers may vary.
Which kind of character makes changes throughout the course of a story?