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DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
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What IS direct characterization? (Definition)
Direct characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is.
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What IS indirect characterization? (Definition)
Indirect characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
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Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: As Mr. Walker walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.

Mr. Walker is dangerous to children.

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Give an example of indirect characterization using SPEECH. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect using speech: "I hate school. I hate my teachers. I hate my classes." Direct: The character is a negative person.
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True or false: Direct characterization uses feelings and emotions.
False. Direct characterizations DO NOT use feelings! Feelings are temporary, not permanent. Direct characterizations are character traits.
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What is an example of direct characterization using action?

Ms. Croteau decides if your answer is correct :)

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What are the four parts of indirect characterization?
What the character says, how the character thinks, what the character does, or how others feel about the character.
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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.
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Give an example of an indirect characterization using an example of how one character feels about another character.

"The boy glared at his sister as she ate his dessert."

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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.

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"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. 

The boy is patient and the girl is quiet.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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The trusting woman entered the bank.  Is this a direct or indirect characterization?

Direct!

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Give a direct characterization for Mrs. Croteau. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!

Examples: Direct: Mrs. Croteau is hardworking. Indirect: Ms. Croteau stayed up late and made us a jeopardy game so that we would all make A's on our tests.

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Give an indirect characterization about Will Smith. Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.

Indirect characterization: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars. Direct characterization: Will Smith is assertive and protective over his wife Jada.

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Give a direct characterization about someone in your family followed by an indirect characterization. ( All school appropriate.)

Mrs. Croteau will rate your answers.

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Give an indirect characterization using an example of how a character feels.  Give a direct characterization to support your indirect characterization.

Example - Indirect: The little girl walks with slumped shoulders and a frown on her face. Direct: The little girl is depressed or unhappy.

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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. *For 100 bonus points, give a direct characterization about the little girl.
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Give three examples of direct characterizations about Sponge Bob Square Pants. Must be THREE complete sentences!

Examples: Sponge Bob is hardworking! Sponge Bob is hilarious. Sponge Bob is a yellow sponge.

Mrs. Croteau will rate your responses

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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.
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Give three direct characterizations about a celebrity. Must be THREE complete sentences!

Example: Riff Raff used to attend LCHS. He is not very smart, as he did not graduate. However, Riff Raff is entertaining.

Mrs. Croteau will rate your response.

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Give three indirect characterizations about Tom Brady. Must be THREE complete sentences.

Examples: Tom Brady is constantly being talked bad about. He has made some good plays, but his bad plays outweigh the good ones. He needs to stop throwing interceptions and get his head in the game if he wants to take his team to the Superbowl!

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Name all the plot elements in order

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution