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What IS direct characterization? (Definition)

Direct characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is directly.

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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. Smith walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.
Mr. Smith 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?

Shae decides if your answer is correct :)

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_______ is a 5-letter acronym for the different ways to show indirect characterization.

STEAL! (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks)

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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 another character feels about your 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. Don't think too hard one this one, it's easy!
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 THOUGHTS. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect.

Indirect: Junior believes that poverty doesn't teach people anything but how to be poor. Direct: Junior is pessimistic or a realist.

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The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?

Direct!

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Give a direct characterization for Shae. Then explain why it is direct characterization.

Direct: Shae is very kind. Indirect: Shae stayed up late and made us a jeopardy game so that we would all understand characterization!

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Give an indirect characterization about your favorite TikToker (school appropriate). Then, give the DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.

The class will judge if it was correct!

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Give a direct characterization about someone in your parallel (be. nice.) followed by an indirect characterization.

That person will judge whether it is accurate and direct characterization.

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

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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!
Sponge Bob lives under the sea! Sponge Bob is hilarious. Sponge Bob's best friend is Patrick.
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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!

Daddy Yankee is Puerto Rican. He originally was supposed to be a professional baseball player. Daddy Yankee can't dance.

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Give three indirect characterizations about Amy Grieve (principal). Must be THREE complete sentences.

Class will judge!

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What are the three things that make up a complete sentence?

1. Subject & Predicate. 2. Capital letter. 3. Ending punctuation!