Indirect Characterization

The following is what type of Indirect Characterization (STEAL): Sally screamed at the top of her lungs, "I want more candy!"

• Thoughts

• Speech

• Action

• Effects on Others

• Looks

What does the "t" in the STEAL method stand for?

• what the character says

• what the character thinks

• what effect character has on others

• what the character looks like

• how the character acts

What does STEAL stand for? Check all that apply.

• Thoughts

• Speech

• Effects on others

• Looks

• Actions

What does the "s" in the STEAL method stand for?

• what the character says

• what the character thinks

• what effect character has on others

• what the character looks like

• how the character acts

What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?

• Taking things that don't belong to you

• Silly Teal Eels Ate Lasagna

• Direct characterization

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks

The "A" in STEAL is for the character's...

• affects

• awareness

• actions

Dally hated to do things the legal way" is an example of...

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The author describes the character as tall and strong.

• The character says, 'I am very brave.'

• The character helps an elderly woman cross the street.

• The narrator tells us the character is kind.

What does the 'E' in the STEAL method stand for in indirect characterization?

• Emotions

• Effects on others

• Eagerness

• Expressions

How can a character's thoughts be revealed through indirect characterization?

• By the character's actions

• Through the character's dialogue

• By the narrator's direct description

• Through the character's internal monologue