Characterization Mini Quiz

What is the main difference between direct and indirect characterization? (Read carefully!)

• Direct uses actions, words, and thoughts to show a character's traits, while indirect directly tells the reader about the character's traits.

• Direct tells the reader about a character's traits, while indirect uses actions, words, and thoughts to show a character's traits.

• Direct is used to introduce a character, while indirect is used to develop a character's personality.

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  Direct characterization is used to develop a character's personality, while indirect characterization is used to introduce a character.

What is an example of direct characterization?

• A character always helps others, so the reader infers they are kind and giving.

• The author writes, 'She had a little thin face and a little thin body, thin light hair and a sour expression.'

• Why is indirect characterization often used to develop a character's personality?

• The author uses actions, words, and thoughts to show the reader what a character is like.

Why is indirect characterization often used to develop a character's personality?

• It allows the author to directly tell the reader about the character's traits.

• It helps the reader understand the character's physical appearance.

• It makes the character feel more realistic by showing their actions, words, and thoughts.

• It is a more efficient way to introduce a character to the reader.

This is demonstrated by SHOWING through actions, thoughts and behavior during the story or film.

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

• Tone and mood

• Exposition

You are riding in the car with a friend who begin to become more frustrated and impatient during traffic. How can this be shown indirectly?

• She says "I hate traffic!"

• She begins honking the horn more frequently.

• She mentions how much traffic makes are anxious as the cars build up.

• It can only be shown directly, not indirectly.

What does this quick moment from Frozen sisters Elsa and Anna say (show) INDIRECTLY about their relationship?

• Elsa and Anna are indifferent towards each other.
• Their relationship is based on rivalry and competition.
• They have a strained relationship with little trust.
• Elsa and Anna have different styles, but are still loving playful sisters.

What is characterization in literature and film?

• A technique to describe a character's personality, thoughts, and feelings

• A method to outline the plot of a story

• A way to set the scene in a novel

• A strategy to develop the theme of a book

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• The author writes, 'He was a generous man.'

• The character donates money to charity.

• The character thinks about helping others.

• The character says, 'I love giving gifts.'

How does indirect characterization help in storytelling?

• By allowing readers to infer a character's traits through their actions and words

• By explicitly stating a character's traits

• By providing a detailed description of a character's appearance

• By summarizing the plot of the story