Practice Direct Characterization - 1.2.9.1 | Module 1: Foundations of Literary Analysis | IB Grade 11 English
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1.2.9.1 - Direct Characterization

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Question 1

Easy

Define direct characterization in one sentence.

💡 Hint: Think about how an author tells you what a character is like.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of direct characterization.

💡 Hint: Remember, it should describe a character trait directly.

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Question 1

What is direct characterization?

  • When the author shows traits through actions
  • When the author tells traits outright
  • When the traits are left ambiguous

💡 Hint: Think about the clarity of description.

Question 2

True or False: 'Indirect characterization always tells you what a character is like.'

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how a character can be described without explicit statements.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a short paragraph describing a character using direct characterization. Then, rewrite the same character description using indirect characterization.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can state traits clearly versus showing them through behavior.

Question 2

Create a character for a story and describe them using both direct and indirect characterization. Analyze how each method affects reader perception.

💡 Hint: Consider how you want the reader to perceive your character at first glance.

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