Direct Characterizations
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Curipod generated lesson: "Direct Characterizations". #5-7
thompsonal
Updated 5 months ago
1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Can you give me a one-word description of a character you recently read about?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Direct characterization is when a character’s traits are explicitly stated by the author. These traits can be physical, such as 'He was tall and muscular.' They can also be mental, such as 'She was always kind and patient.'
Understanding Direct Characterizations
3. Slide
60 seconds
Direct Characterization: A type of characterization in which the author directly tells the reader what the character is like, rather than showing the character's personality through their actions and dialogue. Indirect Characterization: A type of characterization in which the author reveals the character's personality through their words, actions, and reactions to events. Flat Character: A type of character who does not have a fully developed personality, and usually serves to support the main characters in a story.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
Direct characterizations are often used to describe a person or character's physical appearance, personality, or attitude. In literature, direct characterizations often rely on dialogue and stage directions in order to provide an accurate description of a character. Direct characterizations can also be used to show a character's inner feelings and thoughts, even if they are not expressed directly.
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5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is an example of a direct characterization of a character in a story?
6. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is one example of a direct characterization?
7. Poll
60 seconds
What is a direct characterization?
- A description of a character by their traits and behavior
- A description of a character by their relationships to other characters
- A description of a character by their thoughts and feelings
- A description of a character by their physical appearance
8. Poll
60 seconds
What is NOT an example of direct characterization?
- Jane was very intelligent
- Jane was wearing a blue dress
- Jane was always early to class
- Jane was always laughing
9. Poll
60 seconds
What is an example of direct characterization?
- John was always trying to make people laugh
- John was wearing a hat
- John was always late to class
- John was very tall
10. Poll
60 seconds
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
- Direct characterization is told by the narrator, whereas indirect characterization is shown through actions and dialogue
- Direct characterization is shown through actions and dialogue, whereas indirect characterization is told by the narrator
- Direct characterization is only used to describe physical characteristics, whereas indirect characterization is used to describe anything
- Direct characterization is used to describe anything, whereas indirect characterization is only used to describe physical characteristics
11. Poll
60 seconds
Why is direct characterization important?
- It helps readers understand the character's personality and motivations
- It helps readers understand the story better
- It helps readers understand the character's physical appearance
- It helps readers understand the setting better
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