CHARACTERIZATION JEOPARDY!

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 an example of direct characterization using action?

Mrs. Theus decides if your answer is correct :)

300

"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.

400

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

Direct: Mrs. Theus is very kind. Indirect: Mrs. Theus stayed up late and made us a jeopardy game so that we would all make A's on our tests.

500

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.

INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1

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What IS indirect characterization? (Definition)

Indirect characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.

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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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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.

400

Give an indirect characterization about NBA Young Boy.(School appropriate.) Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.

Indirect characterization: NBA Young Boy sings inappropriate songs on stage in front of thousands of people. Direct characterization: NBA Young Boy is not a role model.

500

Give three indirect characterizations about Moana. Must be THREE complete sentences.

Moana is brave because she leaves the island. Moana is strong because she keeps fighting despite the challenges she faces. Moana is courageous to face Te-fiti.

DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 2

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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.

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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.

300

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.

400

Give a direct characterization about someone in your class followed by an indirect characterization.

DIRECT - Collin is very tall and athletic. 

INDIRECT - Collin is successful at playing basketball. He is able to dribble, shoot, and run fast. 

DIRECT: Ryan is is very social.

INDIRECT: Ryan loves to hang out with his friends every day.

DIRECT: Naziyah is very loud. 

INDIRECT: Naziyah talks a lot in class and can be heard throughout the school. 

DIRECT: Donovan is respectful. 

INDIRECT: Donovan does not talk when Mrs. Theus is talking or give her a hard time! :) 

DIRECT: Robyn is dedicated. 

INDIRECT: Robyn finishes all of her assignments to ensure that she has a good grade in ELA.

500

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

Rod Wave- He is not very happy, because he sings depressing songs. However, Rod Wave is entertaining.

INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 2

100

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.

200

Give an example of an indirect characterization using an example of how you feel about your sibling.

"Although I was busy, I stopped my work to fix my brother a snack after school."- Thoughtful, caring, etc.

300

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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Give an indirect characterization using an example of what a character DOES. 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.

500

Give three indirect characterizations about Matt Schaub. Must be THREE complete sentences.

Matt Schaub 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!

RANDOM

100

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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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.

300

The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?

Direct!

400

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.

500

Name all the linking verbs!

Am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been