Direct Characterization

Our author tells us what a character is like. This is what type of characterization?

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

The following sentence is an example of what type of characterization?

Max was an eating machine

• direct

• indirect

The following sentence is an example of what type of characterization?

Robert is a positive role model.

• direct

• indirect

The following sentence is and example of what type of characterization?

Molly’s good grades were a result of dedication to hard work.

• direct

• indirect

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• She wrapped her jacket tighter around her, despite the high temperature outside.

• "I wouldn't trust her." Jackie warned.

• Lilly was a quiet, shy girl, but could be stubborn at times.

• Everything she drew he kept. Even the pieces she crumbled into a ball.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

• Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

• Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

• Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

​ (a)   is when an author obviously describes what a character is like. ​ (b)   is when an author ​ (c)   what a character is like.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• hints at

• flatly describes

• roundly describes

• static characterization

• dynamic characterization

Match the following...

• The kind girl shared her food.

• Indirect - How authors reveal character traits

• STEAL

• An example of Direct characterization

• The author SHOWS the reader what a character is like

• An example of Indirect characterization

• The little girl shared her food with her friend.

• Indirect characterization - Definition

• the author TELLS the reader what the character is like

• Direct characterization - Definition

The following sentence is an example of what type of characterization?

The girl was so small a gust of wind could knock her over.

• direct

• indirect

Jeremy looked like a rock star.  He was really tall with perfect blonde hair, ice blue eyes, and this sullen look that drove the girls crazy.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization