DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
Indirect Characterization shows rather than tells? (True or False)
True
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: As Mr. Smith, the principal, walked down the halls, the children all ran up and greeted him.
Mr. Smith is loved by children.
Give an example of indirect characterization using SPEECH using Stu's mom. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect using speech: "I hate school. I hate my teachers. I hate my classes." Direct: A character is a negative person.
True or false: When two sentences are run together with a comma, this is called a comma splice.
True
Give an example of direct characterization about Stu?
Mrs. Balas decides if your answer is correct :)
Give an indirect characterization about your class?
What the character says, how the character thinks, what the character does, or how others feel about the character.
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 Stu feels about Curtis.
"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 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.
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 with Cardinal. 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.
Stu's mom has high expectations for her base personnel is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
Give a direct characterization for Mrs. Balas. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!
Mrs. Balas decides if the answer is right.
Give an indirect characterization about Curtis' mom. (School appropriate.) Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Mrds. Balas determines correct answer.
Give a direct characterization about someone on your team followed by an indirect characterization.
Mrs. Balas decides if answer is right.
Give an indirect characterization using an example of what Curtis DOES. 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.
Give three examples of direct characterizations about Sponge Bob Square Pants. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Sponge Bob lives under the sea! Sponge Bob is hilarious. Sponge Bob's best friend is Patrick.
Give three indirect characterizations about Shrek. Must be THREE complete sentences.
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 him and doesn't care what others think about him.
Give three direct characterizations about a celebrity. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Riff Raff used to attend LCHS. He is not very smart, as he did not graduate. However, Riff Raff is entertaining.
Give three indirect characterizations about Dr. Young. Must be THREE complete sentences.
Mrs. Balas determines answer.
Write a D,I sentence about Memorial Middle School.
Mrs. B determines answer.