Direct and Indirect Characterization

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, personality, or feelings.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for in character analysis?

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The 'S' in STEAL stands for Speech, which refers to what the character says and how they say it.

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What does the 'T' in STEAL represent?

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The 'T' in STEAL stands for Thoughts, which refers to what the character thinks and how their thoughts reveal their personality.

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What does the 'E' in STEAL signify?

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The 'E' in STEAL stands for Effects on others, which refers to how the character affects other characters in the story.

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What does the 'A' in STEAL represent?

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The 'A' in STEAL stands for Actions, which refers to what the character does and how their actions reflect their personality.

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What does the 'L' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'L' in STEAL stands for Looks, which refers to the character's physical appearance and how it contributes to their characterization.

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Give an example of direct characterization.

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An example of direct characterization is: 'John was a brave and fearless leader who never backed down from a challenge.'

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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An example of indirect characterization is: 'As Sarah clenched her fists and glared at the ground, it was clear she was furious.'

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How can a character's speech reveal their personality?

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A character's speech can reveal their personality through their choice of words, tone, and manner of speaking, indicating traits like confidence, shyness, or aggression.