Characterization
Pick which type of characterization each sentence is.
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He is a tough guy.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
A. Direct characterizationExplanation
The narrator clearly tells the reader what one of the character's personality traits is.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Richard stole a cookie from the cookie jar.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
B. Indirect characterizationExplanation
We just find out that Richard steals from the jar. The author doesn't tell us if he is usually not to be trusted, a thief, loves to eat cookies, etc.Rate this question:
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- 3.
She stole a cookie from the cookie jar.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
B. Indirect characterizationExplanation
We just find out that "She" steals from the jar. The author doesn't tell us if she is usually not to be trusted, a thief, loves to eat cookies, etc.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The store clerk makes a judgment on the woman because of what she is wearing.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
B. Indirect characterizationExplanation
It is indirect because the narrator does not tell us exactly what the clerk's traits are. We just know one of his actions. He is probably a judgmental person, though.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Cody had just gotten out of jail. He still wears his handcuffs to remind himself of what he did. He walks the streets looking for fights and people.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
B. Indirect characterizationExplanation
The narrator did not directly tell us what Cody's personality traits are. We have to figure them out through his actions, looks, thoughts and feelings.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Dustin is a playful person. He is always getting into trouble for minor things, though.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
A. Direct characterizationExplanation
It is direct because the author tells us right away what one of Dustin's personality traits is: playful.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The disrespectful man deserved to have someone spit into his food.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
A. Direct characterizationExplanation
The narrator tells the reader immediately that the man is "disrespectful."Rate this question:
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- 8.
John practiced everyday for 2-3 hours after school to be the best basketball player he could be.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
B. Indirect characterizationExplanation
The author did not straight up tell the reader that John was determined - the author just said that John practiced everyday.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Ms. Rooney is an amazing person and teacher. She is simply the best.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
A. Direct characterizationExplanation
The narrator directly tells the reader some of Ms. Rooney's personality traits and this is also the truth.Rate this question:
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- 10.
"I don't know if I can trust Mr. Haley. He be all grimy to me in my past, yo," said Ray Dizzle.
- A.
Direct characterization
- B.
Indirect characterization
Correct Answer
B. Indirect characterizationExplanation
Indirect because Ray Dizzle is talking about Mr. Haley. The author doesn't directly tell us what Mr. Haley is like.Rate this question:
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