Indirect Vs Direct Intro Lesson Review Questions

Toby is curious about life in the castle.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

1. When the Chaplain beat Toby, Toby did not cry or complain about it.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

1. Toby finds his lessons to be boring.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

1. Abigail blushed at Toby when they were first introduced.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

1. Though Toby is not very good at archery at first, he keeps practicing until he improves greatly.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

1. Toby is very respectful, especially toward his elders.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to  his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their  time at Jonathan's.

Write a sentence that uses direct characterization to TELL the reader something about Jonathan.

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After Mark's mechanical pencil ran out of  lead, he asked Pete, who sat next to him, if he  could borrow a pencil. Pete yelled, "No,  Mark. If you didn't come prepared, why is that  my fault? Bring TWO pencils to class! You  can't have one of mine or you'll never learn  your lesson."

Write a sentence that uses direct characterization to TELL the reader something about Pete.

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1. Choose 1 of the 3 traits below. Write a 3-5 sentence description of a character that SHOWS the reader indirectly that the character has that trait without telling them directly.

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     brave/courageous

   • greedy

   • inspirational

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