1.2.9.1 - Direct Characterization
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Practice Questions
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Define direct characterization in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about how an author tells you what a character is like.
Give an example of direct characterization.
💡 Hint: Remember, it should describe a character trait directly.
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What is direct characterization?
💡 Hint: Think about the clarity of description.
True or False: 'Indirect characterization always tells you what a character is like.'
💡 Hint: Consider how a character can be described without explicit statements.
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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.
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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