Practice Direct Characterization (3.3.1.1.1.1) - Unit 3: Navigating Narrative Worlds: A Deep Dive into Prose Fiction
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Direct Characterization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define direct characterization in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how a sentence describes a character.

Question 2 Easy

Provide an example of direct characterization from a book or film.

💡 Hint: Remember to focus on phrases that describe traits clearly.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of direct characterization?

To provide hints about characters
To openly describe characters' traits
To create suspense

💡 Hint: Think about how the author communicates details explicitly.

Question 2

True or False: Indirect characterization leaves room for interpretation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the difference in how each technique reveals character.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a scene that includes direct characterization for a character who is both a hero and a coward. Describe how their traits contribute to their actions.

💡 Hint: Focus on contrasting traits that develop the character fully.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how direct characterization can mislead a reader’s perception of a character. Provide an example from literature.

💡 Hint: Find contradictions within character descriptions and their behaviors.

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