DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
What IS direct characterization? (Definition)
Direct characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is.
True or false: Direct characterization shows us who the character is
False. Direct characterizations TELL us who characters are
Give a direct Characterization about a pet?
Fido was a mean dog.
What are the 3 of the 5 types of indirect characterization?
STEAL
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 effects another character.
The boy ran away from his older brother in fear
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. 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.
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. Hejduk. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!
Direct: Ms.Hejduk is very kind. Indirect: Ms. Hejduk stayed up late and made us a jeopardy game so that we would all make A's on our tests.
Give an indirect characterization about Miley Cyrus or other singer.(School appropriate.) Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect characterization: Miley Cyrus performs inappropriately on stage in front of billions of people. Direct characterization: Miley Cyrus is not a role model.
Give a direct characterization about someone on your team followed by an indirect characterization.
First period: DIRECT - Dondrick is very tall and athletic. INDIRECT - Dondrick is successful at playing outside the right receiver. He is able to catch the ball and run fast.
Give an indirect characterization using an example of what a character Actions. What are they doing? 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.
The little girl stole all her brother's toys little by little. Is this direct or indirect? Why?
Indirect. This statement gives an action.
Give examples of direct characterizations about Sponge Bob Square Pants.
Sponge Bob lives under the sea! Sponge Bob is hilarious. Sponge Bob's best friend is Patrick.
Give three 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 him and doesn't care what others think about him.
Give three direct characterizations about a celebrity. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Response will vary
Give three positive indirect characterizations about a teacher at BUGC
The teachers were talking in the hallway, with large cups of coffee while they yawned.
Give an example of direct and indirect characterization about yourself.
I am smart.