Exploring Direct and Indirect Characterization

What are the two main types of characterization?

• Major and Minor

• Primary and Secondary

• Direct and Indirect

• Explicit and Implicit

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Susie bites her lip and looks around nervously.

• Susie helps her friend up after she falls.

• Susie leaves her things scattered around.

• Susie is often distracted in class.

What does the 'S' in the STEAL method stand for?

• Speaks

• Says

• Sees

• Shows

Which method is used to infer character traits in indirect characterization?

• ACT

• SHOW

• STEAL

• TELL

If a character's actions are described but not their traits, what type of characterization is this?

• Direct

• Indirect

• Implicit

• Explicit

What can you infer about a character who helps a friend up after they fall?

• They are rude.

• They are distracted.

• They are kind and helpful.

• They are nervous.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the STEAL method?

• Appearance

• Thoughts

• Actions

• Speech

What can you infer about a character who bites their lip and looks around nervously?

• They are kind and helpful.

• They are rude.

• They are distracted.

• They are nervous or scared.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The tired little boy was cranky and unhappy.

• The mother was loving and compassionate.

• The small child was bossy and very rude to the other children.

• Denise couldn't stop telling Joe how much she appreciated the small loan.

What type of characterization is used when the author directly states a character's traits?

• Direct

• Indirect

• Implicit

• Explicit