Practice Indirect Characterization (show, Don't Tell) (3.3.1.1.1.2) - Unit 3: Navigating Narrative Worlds: A Deep Dive into Prose Fiction
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Indirect Characterization (SHOW, don't TELL)

Practice - Indirect Characterization (SHOW, don't TELL)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is indirect characterization?

💡 Hint: Think about how you learn about people without them explicitly telling you.

Question 2 Easy

Name one method of indirect characterization.

💡 Hint: Consider what a character says and how they say it.

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Question 1

What is a key method of indirect characterization?

Direct statements
Actions
Summary of the character

💡 Hint: Consider how we generally learn about others.

Question 2

True or False: Indirect characterization only relies on physical appearance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the multiple ways we can infer someone's character.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scene from a book or film where indirect characterization plays a crucial role. Describe what you observe and the techniques used.

💡 Hint: Choose a well-known character or scene for clarity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create your own short character sketch using indirect characterization. Describe the character through dialogue, actions, and how others see them without giving a direct description.

💡 Hint: Think about quirks or habits that can showcase personality.

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