Direct/Indirect
Definitions
Character Types
Dynamic vs. Static Examples
Misc.
100

This type of characterization explicitly the audience what the personality of the character is.

What is Direct Characterization?

100

The leading character or one of the major characters in a story. This character is  dynamic and round.

What is the Protagonist?

100

This character undergoes significant change(s) throughout the story.

What is a Dynamic Character?

100

What type of character is the Grinch?

What is a dynamic character.

100

(True or false?) Direct characterization describes a character in a straightforward manner leaving no room for interpretation.

What is True? 

200

This type of characterization describes things to the audience that reveal the personality of the character.

What is Indirect Characterization?

200

A character or a group of characters which act as the force against the main character.

Who is the Antagonist?

200

This character is uncomplicated and lacks personality.

What is a Flat Character?

200

What type of character is Donkey from Shrek?

What is a static character.

**BONUS 100 POINTS IF YOU CAN EXPLAIN WHY**

200

FIX(Direct or Indirect Characterization)

What is Indirect.

300

Ms. James is very kind.

What is an example of Direct Characterization?

300

A noncomplex, limited personality having character.

What is a flat character.

300

This character is fully developed with many relatable traits. The audience sees several sides of their personality.

What is a Round Character?

300

What type of character is Marlin (Nemo's dad from Finding Nemo)?

What is a dynamic character.

300

Change the indirect characterization to direct: Ralf’s name was called. He slowly walked up to the front of the classroom to give his speech. He never took his eyes off the ground.

What is…

400

Ms. Moore’s eyes can hardly stay open after she stayed up late to make us a Jeopardy game. 

What is an example of Indirect Characterization?

400

A character who remains the same from the beginning to the end of a story and experiences no major internal changes.

What is a static character.

400

Shrek, a character who experiences internal change throughout the movie, is an example of what type of character?

What is a Dynamic Character?

400

Name a static character in any movie (or book) and describe why they are a static character.

What is...

400

(Direct or Indirect?) The little girl snickered as she broke all her brother's toys one by one.

What is Indirect? 

500

What are three ways an author can present/describe a character?

What is... (three of the following)

Speech 

Thoughts 

Effect on Others

Actions

Looks 


500

The act of describing the individual quality of a person, thing, or character. 

What is Characterization?

500

"Chief Tui" from Moana can be described as what kind of character?

What is Flat?

500

Name a dynamic character in any movie or book and describe why they are a dynamic character.

What is...

500

An acronym that can be used to identify traits of and analyze a character.

What is the STEAL.