Direct vs Indirect Characterization

What is direct characterization?

• a. When the author explicitly states a character's traits
• b. When the author uses actions and dialogue to reveal a character's traits
• c. Both a and b
• d. None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is indirect characterization?

• a. When the author explicitly states a character's traits
• b. When the author uses actions and dialogue to reveal a character's traits
• c. Both a and b
• d. None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• a. The author describes the character's appearance
• b. The character's actions reveal that he is kind
• c. The character's dialogue suggests that she is intelligent
• d. None of the above

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• a. The author explicitly states that the character is brave
• b. The character's thoughts reveal that he is scared
• c. The character's actions suggest that she is selfish
• d. Both b and c

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

In which of the following ways can an author use indirect characterization to reveal a character's personality?

• a. Through the character's thoughts and feelings
• b. Through the character's actions
• c. Through the character's dialogue
• d. All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• a. The character hesitates before jumping into the water, revealing that he is afraid
• b. The author describes the character as being afraid of water
• c. The character's dialogue suggests that he is afraid of water
• d. None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• a. The character is described as being brave
• b. The character's actions show that he is a risk-taker
• c. The character's dialogue reveals that she is shy
• d. Both b and c

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

True or False: Direct characterization is always more effective than indirect characterization.

• a. True
• b. False

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• a. The character is described as being stubborn
• b. The character's actions show that he is determined
• c. The character's dialogue suggests that she is headstrong
• d. None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• a. The character's thoughts reveal that he is a pessimist
• b. The author explicitly states that the character is optimistic
• c. The character's actions suggest that she is a realist
• d. both a and c

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3