Practice - Characterization
Practice Questions
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Define direct characterization.
💡 Hint: Think about how the traits are presented to the reader.
Give an example of indirect characterization.
💡 Hint: What can you infer from someone's actions?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of characterization tells us explicitly about a character's traits?
💡 Hint: Remember the term that is 'directly told'.
True or False: Indirect characterization is when the author describes a character's traits explicitly.
💡 Hint: Think about how readers find out about characters without outright statements.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the character of Elizabeth Bennet from 'Pride and Prejudice' using both direct and indirect characterization.
💡 Hint: Look for how Jane Austen describes her and how Elizabeth's actions reflect her views.
Discuss how a character's environment can influence their characterization both directly and indirectly.
💡 Hint: Think about how different settings can mold a character's traits.
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