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.

200

What is an example of direct characterization using action?

Mrs S. 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. S. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!

Direct: Answers will vary

Mrs. S. is helpful. She always follows up with me to make sure I understand the assignment. She gives me extra sample sheets when I need clarification. 

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

100

What IS indirect characterization? (Definition)

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

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What are the parts of indirect characterization?

What the character says, how the character thinks, what the character does, or how others feel about the character, and how the character looks.

300

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 Viji.(School appropriate.) Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.

Indirect characterization: Answers may vary

500

What is best choice for Kelly's character trait? 

The teacher asked Kelly what the answer was to the problem on the board. Kelly wore a worried expression on her face for a moment and then put her head down on her desk.  After the teacher moved on to someone else, Kelly whispered to her friend that the answer was 26. Kelly was right. 

Shy or timid is the best answer. 

DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 2

100

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.

200

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 on your team followed by an indirect characterization.

Answers will vary

500

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.

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 another character feels about your character.

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

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.

400

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 Brian from Hatchet.

Answers will vary. 

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.

200

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 3 proper nouns. Cannot all be from the same category. 

Mrs. S will determine if the answer is correct.