Characterization STEAL Review

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What does the acronym STEAL stand for in characterization?

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STEAL stands for Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, and Looks.

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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 shows a character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue, requiring the reader to infer.

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What does the 'S' in STEAL represent?

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The 'S' in STEAL stands for Speech.

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What does the 'T' in STEAL represent?

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The 'T' in STEAL stands for Thoughts.

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What does the 'E' in STEAL represent?

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The 'E' in STEAL stands for Effects on others.

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What does the 'A' in STEAL represent?

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The 'A' in STEAL stands for Actions.

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What does the 'L' in STEAL represent?

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The 'L' in STEAL stands for Looks.

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How can you infer a character's personality through their speech?

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You can infer a character's personality by analyzing their dialogue, word choice, and tone.

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Why is indirect characterization important in literature?

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Indirect characterization allows readers to engage more deeply with the text by making inferences about characters.