Practice Indirect Characterization (SHOW, don't TELL) - 3.3.1.1.1.2 | Unit 3: Navigating Narrative Worlds: A Deep Dive into Prose Fiction | IB Grade 10 English
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3.3.1.1.1.2 - Indirect Characterization (SHOW, don't TELL)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is indirect characterization?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you learn about people without them explicitly telling you.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method of indirect characterization.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what a character says and how they say it.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a key method of indirect characterization?

  • Direct statements
  • Actions
  • Summary of the character

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how we generally learn about others.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the multiple ways we can infer someone's character.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Choose a well-known character or scene for clarity.

Question 2

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about quirks or habits that can showcase personality.

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