DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
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 hate school. I hate my teachers. I hate my classes." Direct: The character is a negative person.
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.
What are the 5 parts of STEAL characterization?
What are speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks?
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.
"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 DESCRIBES what the character is like.
What are the TWO examples direction characterization in the excerpt?
"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 be 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. 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.
Direct or Indirect?
The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
Give a direct characterization of Ms. Ly and use an INDIRECT characterization to support it.
Example: Ms. Ly is tired. She always brings Starbucks or a cup of coffee in the morning.
Give an indirect characterization of our character Mia Tang. Then, give a DIRECT characterization of her to backup your indirect characterization.
Indirect characterization: Mia noticed how upset she made her mom when she photobombed her mom's picture at the space museum.
Direct characterization: Mia is an observant girl.
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 right receiver. He is able to catch the ball and run fast. Third period: DIRECT: Trevor is a theif. INDIRECT: He steals Ms. Weaver's phone! :) Fourth period: DIRECT: DeLaney is very loud. INDIRECT: Delaney talks a lot in class and asks numerous questions. (Sometimes on topic, sometimes off!) :) Sixth period: DIRECT: Patrick is respectful. INDIRECT: Patrick doesn't talk when Ms. Weaver is talking or give her a hard time! :) Seventh period: DIRECT: Shakyra is dedicated. INDIRECT: Shakyra comes to tutoring and asks for help so that she can be eligible to play basketball.
Give an indirect characterization using an example of what a character DOES (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 tells WHAT the character is doing. *For 100 bonus points, give a direct characterization of the little girl.
Give three examples of direct characterizations of Sponge Bob Squarepants. 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 Mr. Yao. Must be THREE complete sentences.
Mr. Yao is uncaring because he does not care about whether or not Mia's parents are able to sleep at night.
Mr. Yao is so unliked by the motel customers that they cannot stand to be in the same room as him, such as with Mr. Hank.
Mr. Yao is rude because he rolled his eyes when Mia's parents were asking him questions.
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 Mia Tang. Must be THREE complete sentences.
Mia Tang is an observant young girl.
Mia cares about the feelings of others.
Mia is a very inquisitive person.
How old is Ms. Ly?