How Characters Act

What is indirect characterization?

• The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

• The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

What is direct characterization?

• The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

• The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

Which method of characterization tells what the character SAYS AND DOES?

• Physical Traits
• Inner Thoughts and Feelings
• Speech and Behavior
• Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

Which method of characterization describes WHAT THE CHARACTER LOOKS LIKE?

• Physical Traits
• Inner Thoughts and Feelings
• Speech and Behavior
• Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

Which method of characterization describes HOW OTHER CHARACTERS FEEL ABOUT THE MAIN CHARACTER?

• Physical Traits
• Inner Thoughts and Feelings
• Speech and Behvior
• Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

"I remembered Mr. Brunner's serious expression, his thousand-year-old eyes. I will accept only the best from you, Percy Jackson."

• Mr. Brunner is demanding.

• Mr. Brunner is unfair.

• Mr. Brunner is old-fashioned.

• Mr. Brunner is dishonest.

"All I knew was that I was in trouble again.... Mrs. Dodds turned on me. There was a triumphant fire in her eyes, as if I'd done something she'd been waiting for all semester."

What character trait does Mrs. Dodds demonstrate?

• Mrs. Dodds is understanding.

• Mrs. Dodds is frightening.

• Mrs. Dodds is fair.

• Mrs. Dodds is vengeful (likes to take revenge).

"I'd never asked a teacher for help before. Maybe if I talked to Mr. Brunner, he could give me some pointers. At least I could apologize for the big fat F I was about to score on his exam."

What character trait does Percy demonstrate?

• Percy is stubborn.

• Percy is lazy.

• Percy is not self-confident.

• Percy is indifferent (does not care).

Diamond spent twelve hours working on her Popsicle stick White House yesterday. Today she noticed that there are bushes in front of the building, so she spent another six hours making bushes out of construction paper.

What character trait does Diamond demonstrate?

• meticulous

• cautious

• intelligent

• demented

Courtney asked her neighbor if she could borrow an egg to complete a recipe that she had already started. The next day Courtney returned an egg to her neighbor along with a thank you card expressing her sincere gratitude.

What character trait does Courtney demonstrate?

• Stingy

• Appreciative

• Flabbergasted

• Acceptable