Direct Characterization
This type of characterization tells the reader directly what a character is like?
What is direct characterization?
In STEAL, what does the “S” stand for?
What is Speech?
A character who changes throughout the story?
What is a dynamic character?
“If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gives it to.”
From The Great Gatsby — What does this reveal about the speaker?
They are critical or cynical about wealth.
This event causes change in a character?
What is conflict?
An example of direct characterization: “Maria was generous and kind.” What technique is being used?
What is direct characterization?
If a character slams doors and yells often, which part of STEAL is being used?
What is Actions?
A character who stays the same throughout the story?
What is a static character?
“Yer a wizard, Harry.”
From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — Is this direct or indirect characterization of Harry?
What is Indirect
When a character realizes something important about themselves?
What is self-realization?
True or False: Direct characterization requires inference from the reader?
What is false?
If others describe a character as trustworthy, which STEAL category is this?
What is Effect on Others?
The main character of a story?
What is the protagonist?
A character blushes and avoids eye contact when questioned. What trait is implied?
What is Shyness or guilt
True or False: Flat characters always lack importance in a story?
What is false?
Which author is famous for strong direct characterization in novels like Pride and Prejudice?
Who is Jane Austen?
If a character’s private thoughts reveal jealousy, which method is this?
What is Thoughts?
The character who opposes the protagonist?
What is the antagonist?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is revealed as morally strong mostly through which method?
What is Indirect characterization (actions and speech)
In A Christmas Carol, which character transforms from selfish to generous?
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
Why might an author choose direct characterization instead of indirect?
To clearly establish traits quickly or avoid confusion.
In The Great Gatsby, much of Gatsby’s personality is revealed indirectly through others’ reactions. Who wrote this novel?
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, who is the protagonist?
Who is Harry Potter?
Why are indirect methods often more powerful than direct characterization?
What is They allow readers to infer and engage more deeply with the text
This term describes the background information about a character?
What is backstory?