Direct vs. Indirect Characterization

"Mr. Nitman rattled off during the first few days of seventh grade..." This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

"He's that kid that walks weirdly fast in the hallways." This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

This text implies that Eric Fincher might be a teacher's pet, "Cooper offered to help Eric collect the cones." This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

In "Watergate," it says, " 'Look, Eric. I know the rules are important to you.' " This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

This text could be used to describe Cooper as determined because he does not easily give up, " Eric, do you have proof of this water break?' " This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Mr. Nitman can also be described as a rule follower because of this line, " ' Rules are important to me.' " This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

This text could be used to describe Mr. Nitman as a person with integrity because he is honest about how the rule was applied unfairly, " 'But I must admit when the rules have been unfair. I must admit my own corruption' " This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

"Cooper wore a shirt and tie to school the next day" This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

This text could be used to describe Mr. Nitman as a serious person because the author's usage of the word "unfamiliar" implies that Mr. Nitman is a person that does not smile often, " ....he turned toward his students wearing a big, unfamiliar, toothy smile. " This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization