Exploring Characterization Techniques

The video tutorial introduces the concept of characterization, which is crucial for passage analysis. It explains two types: direct characterization, where the author explicitly describes a character's traits, and indirect characterization, where traits are revealed through the STEAL method (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks). The tutorial provides examples and encourages students to apply these concepts by analyzing a character from their current novel, identifying both direct and indirect characterization.

What is the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character?

• Plot development

• Setting

• Narration

• Characterization

Which type of characterization involves the author directly telling the audience about a character's personality?

• Implicit characterization

• Explicit characterization

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

In the example given, what personality traits are directly mentioned about the boy and the girl?

• The boy is patient and the girl is quiet

• The boy is quiet and the girl is patient

• The boy is well-mannered and the girl is disobedient

• The boy is disobedient and the girl is well-mannered

What does the acronym STEAL stand for in indirect characterization?

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

• Speech, Tone, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

• Speech, Tone, Emotions, Actions, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, Looks

Which aspect of STEAL involves what a character says and how they say it?

• Looks

• Speech

• Actions

• Thoughts

Which aspect of STEAL involves the character's private thoughts and feelings?

• Looks

• Actions

• Thoughts

• Speech

Which aspect of STEAL involves how other characters react to the character?

• Speech

• Effect on others

• Thoughts

• Actions

Which aspect of STEAL involves what the character does and how they behave?

• Actions

• Thoughts

• Speech

• Effect on others

Which aspect of STEAL involves the character's appearance and clothing?

• Effect on others

• Thoughts

• Looks

• Speech

What are students asked to do with a character from the novel they are studying?

• Draw a picture of the character

• Create a dialogue for the character

• Find examples of direct and indirect characterization

• Write a summary of the character's role