STEAL Characterization

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What does the acronym STEAL stand for?

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STEAL stands for Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks, which are methods of indirect characterization.

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What type of indirect characterization is shown by a character's actions?

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Actions are a form of indirect characterization that reveal a character's personality and emotions.

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What does the 'S' in STEAL represent?

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

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What does the 'E' in STEAL represent?

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The 'E' in STEAL stands for Effect on others, which describes how a character's behavior affects other characters.

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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 a character is thinking.

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What does the 'A' in STEAL represent?

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The 'A' in STEAL stands for Actions, which are the behaviors and activities of a character.

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What does the 'L' in STEAL represent?

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The 'L' in STEAL stands for Looks, which describes a character's appearance and how it reflects their personality.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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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, thoughts, speech, and effects on others.

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Give an example of indirect characterization through speech.

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A character saying, 'I can't believe I failed the test!' shows their frustration and concern about their performance.