3.3.1.1.1.2 - Indirect Characterization (SHOW, don't TELL)
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Practice Questions
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What is indirect characterization?
💡 Hint: Think about how you learn about people without them explicitly telling you.
Name one method of indirect characterization.
💡 Hint: Consider what a character says and how they say it.
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What is a key method of indirect characterization?
💡 Hint: Consider how we generally learn about others.
True or False: Indirect characterization only relies on physical appearance.
💡 Hint: Think about the multiple ways we can infer someone's character.
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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.
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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