Characterization

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality of a character in a story.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits or qualities.

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What is indirect characterization?

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

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for?

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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 'T' in STEAL stand for?

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

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What does the 'E' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'E' in STEAL stands for Effects, which refers to how other characters react to the character in question.

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What does the 'A' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'A' in STEAL stands for Actions, which refers to what a 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 physical appearance of a character 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: 'She was a kind and gentle person who always helped others.'

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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An example of indirect characterization is: 'He clenched his fists and glared at the ground, refusing to speak.'