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DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
INDIRECT 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 indirect characterization? (Definition)
Indirect characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
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The following example is indirect characterization: As Mr. Smith walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side. Turn this example of indirect characterization into a example of direct characterization.
Mr. Smith is DANGEROUS to children. As he walked by, mothers pulled their children close to their side.
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The element of plot in which tension is the HIGHEST is the ________________
Climax
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The following is an example of what element of CAFE SQUIDD: "Like a thief in the night, mentors steal our hearts and help us to turn our lives around. "
Comparison
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What is an example of direct characterization from the following example? ‘Down at the bottom of the hill Mother’s Younger Brother boarded the streetcar and rode to the end of the line. He was a lonely, withdrawn young man with a blonde moustache, and was thought to be having difficulty finding himself.’
He was lonely and withdrawn
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What are the five parts of indirect characterization?
STEAL: Speech, Thoughts, Effects 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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The __________________ includes the turning point, when the situation begins to change and become more tense. It leads to the climax.
Rising Action
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Which type of conflict is shown: " Andy was lost at sea. He never thought he'd return to his family. He longed to see his wife and children again. His days on the island were filled with sadness and despair."
Internal: Man v. Self
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"The patient couple waited for over 20minutes on their Uber without making a fuss, although, they were almost late for their flight. Explain what this direct characterization says about the couple.
They are patient.
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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, or optimistic All of these are direct characterizations about the son. "Happy" is NOT a direct characterization. "Happy" is a feeling.
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Using this indirect characterization: When Alex walked into the classroom, Samantha's heart skipped a beat! All she could do was stare at him in adoration. He asked her for a pencil but she was too in awe to respond. This caused her classmates to laugh at her, then, she came to her senses. Rewrite this example of indirect characterization to include two forms of direct characterization.
Samantha has a crush on Alex. (Answers may vary)
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The ____________________ is when the conflict is solved.
Resolution
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Which type of conflict is shown: "Every day during lunch Andrea hid in the restroom so that she could escape the constant bullying from a group of girls who picked on her because of her unfashionable clothes and shoes. Today was different, one of the girls found her in the restroom, pushed her into the wall and called her trash. "
Man v. Man
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What does the following direct characterization show in this example from "Shame" She turned around and looked mad. "We are collecting this money for you and your kind Richard Gregory".
Direct: She looked mad. This says that she was upset with Richard for causing a scene.
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Give 3 Direct Characterization words for the following Indirect example. "The girl snuck into her neighbor's tool shed and stole his riding lawn mower. She crossed three yards before riding into her own home and destroying all her parent's furniture.
Direct characterization: sneaky, tricky, mischievous, destructive, etc.
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Which element of STEAL is the following example: "Ms. Jackson walks down the hallway. Children put away their headphones and behave properly. None of them hit each other, yell loudly, use profanity, or are tardy to class."
Effects on others
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Plot is centered around __________________ .
Conflict
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What is the author's purpose of the following: "The official name of for Mexico is the United Mexican States. Mexico is the 11th most populated country in the world with around 117 million people (as of July 2012). Mexico is the 14th largest country by land area. There are 31 states in Mexico as well as the capital city (Mexico City)."
To Inform
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Rewrite the following sentence to include to two examples of direct characterization for the following indirect example from "Shame": " I hid everytime the relief truck came by. I started to sneak through alleys, take the long way home, and threw away the plaid mackinaw".
Answers vary. I was ashamed and hid everytime the relief truck came by. I was embarrassed to wear the plaid mackinaw.
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Give three indirect characterizations about Former President Barack Obama. You must tell the element of STEAL being used in your examples.
He gives food and healthcare to the poor. He visits prisoners who people have forgotten about. He attends all of his daughters' school events.
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Which element of STEAL is the following example and what is one word to describe this teacher : "You are wonderful! You can do anything you put your mind to. If there's a goal you'd like to accomplish, just do it! Don't let anything or anyone stop you", says Ms. Derrouseux.
Speech & Motivational (or a synonym)
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This element of plot includes the characters, setting, and situation/ background of the conflict.
Exposition
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What is the author's purpose of the following: "You expect to be in control of your internet experience. When you use the internet you expect Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality is the basic principle that prohibits internet service providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon from speeding up, slowing down or blocking any content, applications or websites you want to use. We must fight against ending Net Neutrality!
To Persuade