Characterization with Frozen

Direct characterization is

• the author telling you a character's traits

• the author showing you a character's traits

Which words in the quote does the author use to directly characterize the boy and girl? Choose TWO.

• boy

• patient

• quiet

• disobeying

Indirect characterization is 

• 
  

  the author telling you a character's traits. 

• the author showing you a character's traits. 

LOOKS: Based on how Anna's hair looks in this scene, we can conclude that she is probably  _______________.

• 
  

• • A bossy know-it-all

  
  

• • Always organized

  
  

• • A carefree spirit

  
  

• • Always on time

  
  

When Elsa says, "What do you know about love?"  what does this show us about her character?  HINT: Listen to the tone of her voice.

It shows us that Elsa is (choose just one):

• supportive

• angry

• concerned

After seeing what each sister says and does in this scene, how would you describe their relationship?

• They act nice to each other nice, but it's a little awkward.

• They know each other very well and can finish each other's sentences.

• They obviously hate each other.

What thoughts did Elsa have about the time she spent with her sister when they were younger?  Were they negative or positive thoughts? 

You can see how a characters thoughts determine their actions.

• negative

• positive

Based on her actions and words in this clip, we can conclude that Anna is (choose just one)

• 
  

• shy

• lonely

• determined

• friendly

Based off of this clip, we can say that Anna is _________.

• unsure

• lonely

• brave

• angry

The way an author shares a character's traits is called

• characterization

• I didn't pay attention.