2.1 - Methods of Characterization
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Practice Questions
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What is direct characterization?
💡 Hint: Think about how often the author tells you directly.
Give an example of indirect characterization.
💡 Hint: How do characters act in stories?
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What is the main difference between direct and indirect characterization?
💡 Hint: Think about how the traits are presented to the reader.
True or False: Direct characterization is when an author describes a character's traits directly.
💡 Hint: What does direct mean in this context?
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Create a character and describe them using both methods of characterization. How do their traits enhance the plot?
💡 Hint: Think about how both methods can be used together.
Analyze a well-known character from literature or film. Discuss how the author utilizes both direct and indirect characterization to develop this character.
💡 Hint: Reflect on key scenes where the character's traits are revealed.
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