DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION 1
What IS direct characterization? (Definition)
Direct characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is.
What IS indirect characterization? (Definition)
Indirect characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: As Mr. Smith walked by families, mothers quickly pulled their children close to their side.
Mr. Smith is dangerous to children.
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.
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.
What is an example of direct characterization using action?
Mr. Spear decides if your answer is correct :)
What are the four parts of indirect characterization? Hint: STEAL
What the character says, how the character thinks, what the character does, or how others feel about the character.
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.
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."
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.
"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.
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, enthusiastic, etc. All of these are direct characterizations about the son. "Happy" is NOT a direct characterization. "Happy" is a feeling.
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.
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.
The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
Give a direct characterization for Mr. Spear. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!
Direct: Mr. Spear is very kind. Indirect: Mr. Spear stayed up late and made us a Jeopardy game so that we would master the content assessment on Characterization.
Give an indirect characterization about Miley Cyrus.(School appropriate.) Then, give a DIRECT characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect characterization: Miley Cyrus performs inappropriately on stage in front of billions of people. Direct characterization: Miley Cyrus is not a role model.
Give a direct characterization about someone on your team/club/organization followed by an indirect characterization.
First period: DIRECT - Dondrick is very tall and athletic. INDIRECT - Dondrick is successful at playing outside right receiver. He is able to catch the ball and run fast. Third period: DIRECT: Trevor is a thief. INDIRECT: He stole Mr. Spear's phone! :) Fourth period: DIRECT: DeLaney is very loud. INDIRECT: Delaney talks a lot in class and asks numerous questions. (Sometimes on topic, sometimes off!) :) Sixth period: DIRECT: Patrick is respectful. INDIRECT: Patrick doesn't talk when Mr. Spear is talking or gives him a hard time! :) Seventh period: DIRECT: Shakyra is dedicated. INDIRECT: Shakyra comes to tutoring and asks for help so that she can be eligible to participate on the speech and debate team.
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.
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.
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.
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 in and doesn't care what others think about him.
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.
Give three indirect characterizations about Matt Schaub. Must be THREE complete sentences.
Matt Schaub is constantly being talked bad about. He has made some good plays, but his bad plays outweigh the good ones. He needs to stop throwing interceptions and get his head in the game if he wants to take his team to the Superbowl!
Explain what the acronym STEAL stands for.
SPEAK = what (dialogue) and how (speaker tags & tone) a character speaks to other characters.
THOUGHTS = What a character thinks, believes, values, and what motivates a character.
EFFECTS on OTHERS = The relationships the character has with other others and how characters treat each other.
ACTIONS = How a character behaves, including how they react to people & events.
LOOKS = A character’s physical appearance. This includes physical features, clothing, body language, etc.