Exploring Direct and Indirect Characterization Techniques

Which character is known for being extremely unintelligent?

• Damien

• Janice

• Regina

• Karen

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who invented the toaster strudel?

• Gretchen's uncle

• Gretchen's father

• Regina's father

• Karen's father

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is Regina George's role in her social group?

• The outsider

• The queen bee

• The follower

• The newcomer

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why does Gretchen know everyone's business?

• Because she is smart

• Because she is popular

• Because she is rich

• Because she is nosy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Regina's behavior in the group illustrate about her character?

• Ignorance

• Submissiveness

• Leadership

• Insecurity

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does indirect characterization require viewers to do?

• Ignore character actions

• Infer traits from behavior

• Focus only on dialogue

• Observe directly stated traits

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character trait is NOT directly told but inferred?

• Gretchen's wealth

• Karen's intelligence

• Janice's honesty

• Regina's manipulation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Sherlock deduce Watson's military background?

• From his clothing

• From his accent

• From his posture

• From his haircut

What indicates Watson's injury was traumatic?

• His medical knowledge

• His psychosomatic symptoms

• His tan

• His limp

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What helped Sherlock conclude Watson had been abroad?

• His language use

• His clothing style

• His suntan

• His food preferences