How is the character's traits revealed? Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt bad about the way she had talked to her mom.

interactions with other characters

How is the character's traits revealed? Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.

interactions with other characters

What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?

Speech,Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

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Direct Indirect Characterization

Quiz

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English

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10th - 11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.7.3, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.3

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Margaret Anderson

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28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.

Direct

Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Larry looked lethargic.

Direct

Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.

Direct

Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.

Direct

Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
frustrated

"She was frustrated"

"She laughed at the teacher's corny joke"

"She slammed her books on the table after getting her third tardy'

"She went to untwist the peanut butter jar, and the lid came off with ease"

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
joyous

"He glared at his phone as he realized he only had 1% battery left"

"He pumped his fist in the air after making the basket"

"He skipped into the kitchen only to realize the pan of brownies was already gone"

"He was super happy"

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
scared

"They laughed at the cheap graphics in the horror movie"

"They were scared"

"Their hands touched and it felt like love"

"They shrieked after Mrs. Fisher jumped out from behind the lockers"

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Direct Indirect Characterization

28 questions

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Larry looked lethargic.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
frustrated

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
joyous

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
scared

"Don Ricardo was mean-tempered and rude"

"Alfie was a little weird - into sci-fi and comic books, but he was mature for his age and knowledgeable about many things."

"His wife walked briskly in front of him in a faded sundress that hadn't fit her correctly since the birth of their second son."

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Direct Indirect Characterization

28 questions

Is this direct or indirect characterization?Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?Larry looked lethargic.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?frustrated

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?joyous

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?scared

"Don Ricardo was mean-tempered and rude"

"Alfie was a little weird - into sci-fi and comic books, but he was mature for his age and knowledgeable about many things."

"His wife walked briskly in front of him in a faded sundress that hadn't fit her correctly since the birth of their second son."

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Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Larry looked lethargic.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
frustrated

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
joyous

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
scared