Direct vs Indirect Characterization

Peter was very lazy, and would never shift himself more than was absolutely necessary.

• Direct

• Indirect

Susan was exhausted.

• Direct

• Indirect

Jill, who seemed barely able to keep her eyes open, slowly lowered her head onto the table. Soon drool pooled beneath her lips.'

• Direct

• Indirect

Nick was a very quiet man.

• Direct

• Indirect

He is of average height and has a solid build owing to the years he spent as a construction worker. His face is not too wrinkled but his complexion is ruddy. He often keeps his white hair covered with a straw hat that protects him from the sun. He is usually casual dressed and he dislikes wearing a suit and a tie.

• Direct

• Indirect

Linda understood from her last meeting with him that Bill was shy.

• Direct

• Indirect

He was reading one of his many books.

• Direct

• Indirect

Piggy is a shy boy who wears glasses and is fat (thus his nickname).

• Direct

• Indirect

"Mr. Nitman rattled off during the first few days of seventh grade..." This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Mr. Nitman can also be described as a rule follower because of this line, " ' Rules are important to me.' " This quote is an example of :

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization