Practice Indirect Characterization - 1.2.9.2 | Module 1: Foundations of Literary Analysis | IB 11 English
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Indirect Characterization

1.2.9.2 - Indirect Characterization

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Question 1 Easy

Define indirect characterization in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how you infer personal traits in real life.

Question 2 Easy

What does the acronym S.T.E.A.L. stand for?

💡 Hint: The letters represent different methods of revealing characters.

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Question 1

What is indirect characterization?

A direct statement about a character
A method of revealing character traits through inference
An unrelated literary term

💡 Hint: Think about how we learn about people in real life.

Question 2

The acronym S.T.E.A.L. stands for what?

Speech
Thoughts
Effects
Actions
Looks
Sound
Tone
Emotion
Action
Look
Speech
Text
Experience
Actions
Looks

💡 Hint: Consider the aspects that suggest character traits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Select a character from any story and discuss how indirect characterization alters your interpretation of their personality. Provide specific examples using S.T.E.A.L.

💡 Hint: Remember to connect each aspect of S.T.E.A.L. to the character.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a character profile using indirect characterization methods. Include speech, thoughts, actions, effects on others, and looks to illustrate their personality without stating it directly.

💡 Hint: Think about how other characters would perceive them or how they act in specific situations.

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