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Guess that Trait? Direct or Indirect
All About Characterization
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What Character Am I?
100
As Jane walked past the box labeled ‘Free Puppies,’ she furtively glanced around her, then gave the box a swift kick.
What is cruel/Mean; indirect
100
Define indirect characterization.
What is how the author shows the reader the physical or emotional trait of the character?
100
I describe how a character looks
What is "L"?
100
Well I can't stand him in here.That stink hangs around even after he's gone.
Who is Carlson?
200
Jim was an honest man. He never cheated anybody in his entire life.
What is honest; direct
200
Define direct characterization.
What is the what the author states or tells directly about a character?
200
I tell what a character says
What is "S"?
200
Well I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy. I just like to know what your interest is.
Who is the Boss?
300
I yawned, trying to keep my eyes open in the meeting. I reached for my coffee cup and was disappointed to realize it was empty.
What is tired; indirect
300
With indirect characterization the reader has to ________ the characteristic the author is trying to relay. Fill in the blank.
What is infer?
300
I stand for what the character thinks
What is "T"?
300
Standin' here talkin' to a buch of bindle stiffs - a n#*#** an a dum-dum and a lousy ol' sheep - an' likin' it because they ain't nobody else.
Who is Curley's Wife?
400
John cared a lot for the well being of others. There was an old couple living alone near his house, and John was so kind-hearted that he bought groceries daily for them.
What is caring/kind; direct
400
What two things does the reader need to use to get an accurate inference? ________+_________+ inference Fill in the blanks.
What is prior knowledge and clues from the story?
400
I fill out the mnemonic "A"
What is how character acts?
400
An' you won't let the big guy talk, is that it?
Who is Curley?
500
Julie held up six different outfits in front of the mirror and pondered which would go best with her navy blue shoes, pastel eye shadow and the diamond earrings she’d already procured from her overflowing vanity. After ninety minutes of mixing and matching, and cell-phoning her sister three times for advice, Julie finally made up her mind. She’d give the navy blue skirt and white sweater a try, hoping Trent would love it.
What is indecisive; indirect
500
It allows the reader to decide what type of personality a character has without being told by the author. This can encourage the reader to pay closer attention to what a character is doing and saying in order to figure out what type of person he or she is.
What is indirect characterization?
500
E stands for this, three part answer
What is everyone else says, everyone else thinks, everyone else acts towards character?
500
You never give a thought to George. All the time he could have had such a good time if it weren't for you.
Who is Aunt Clara in Lennie's hallucination?