Characterization Techniques in Depth

What does direct characterization typically involve?

• The author infers traits about the character.

• The character's traits are revealed through actions only.

• The author explicitly states traits about the character.

• The character's traits are hidden and not directly stated.

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How is direct characterization presented in literature?

• Through the reactions of other characters.

• Through explicit statements by the author or another character.

• Through the character's dialogue with others.

• Through the character's internal monologue.

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What does the acronym STEEL stand for in the context of indirect characterization?

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

• Strength, Thoughts, Emotions, Effects, Laughter

• Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Effects, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Emotions, Laughter

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• A character's height and eye color are described by the narrator.

• A character states, 'I am very cunning and clever.'

• A character is shown helping others in difficult situations.

• The narrator describes a character as 'tall and brave'.

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What can the reader infer from a character's actions in indirect characterization?

• The character's future actions and decisions.

• The character's personality traits and motivations.

• The character's background and education level.

• The character's exact thoughts and feelings.

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What does the 'Looks' component of STEEL refer to in indirect characterization?

• How the character's appearance affects other characters.

• The character's internal thoughts about their appearance.

• The character's physical actions and movements.

• The physical appearance and attire of the character.

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Which statement best describes the effect of a character on others in indirect characterization?

• It outlines the character's thoughts about other characters.

• It describes the character's physical appearance to others.

• It reveals how other characters react and relate to the character.

• It shows how the character perceives themselves.

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What narrative technique is used when a character's thoughts are revealed in a story?

• First-person narrative

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

• Omniscient narrative

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How does indirect characterization enhance a story?

• By directly informing the reader about a character's traits.

• By allowing readers to infer character traits from behavior and interactions.

• By focusing only on the physical attributes of characters.

• By limiting the perspective to only the protagonist's viewpoint.

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In the context of 'The Outsiders', which type of characterization is used to describe a character's physical appearance directly?

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Implicit characterization

• STEEL characterization

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