Direct/Indirect Characterization

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Choose which is an example of direct or indirect characterization.

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1.

They were clods, the whole gang of them.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
A. Direct
2.

She was surprisingly strong for a girl of such petite stature. Her fiery determination usually matched her auburn hair, but not today for the first time since meeting Mr. Black she was afraid.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
A. Direct
3.

The old mechanic hated modern electronics, preferring the old days when all he needed was a stack of manuals and a good set of tools.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
A. Direct
4.

Julie held up six different outfits in front of the mirror and pondered which would go best with her navy blue shoes, pastel eye shadow and the diamond earrings she’d already procured from her overflowing vanity. After ninety minutes of mixing and matching, and cell-phoning her sister three times for advice, Julie finally made up her mind.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
B. Indirect
5.

Julie owned a multitude of outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination might impress Trent. As usual, she called her sister several times for advice. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
A. Direct
6.

lMr. Chong, whom I secretly nicknamed Old Chong, was very strange, always tapping his fingers to the silent music of an invisible orchestra.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
A. Direct
7.

At once, Laura's throat clamped tight like a hinged lid. It was as if she had eyes in the back of her head, so she clearly could see Dianne and Steve grinning at her, waiting for her to make a fool of herself, again.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
B. Indirect
8.

Peter was bored with the TV program, but the remote control was across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be in soon, and she could get the remote control for him then.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
B. Indirect
9.

Peter was very lazy, and would never move himself more than was absolutely necessary.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
A. Direct
10.

"That was a pretty good poem that you wrote for English class. YOur stuff is so good. I wish I could write like you," Rachel said.
- A.
  
  Direct
- B.
  
  Indirect
Correct Answer
B. Indirect

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Direct/Indirect Characterization

They were clods, the whole gang of them.

She was surprisingly strong for a girl of such petite stature. Her fiery determination usually matched her auburn hair, but not today for the first time since meeting Mr. Black she was afraid.

The old mechanic hated modern electronics, preferring the old days when all he needed was a stack of manuals and a good set of tools.

Julie owned a multitude of outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination might impress Trent. As usual, she called her sister several times for advice. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try.

lMr. Chong, whom I secretly nicknamed Old Chong, was very strange, always tapping his fingers to the silent music of an invisible orchestra.

At once, Laura's throat clamped tight like a hinged lid. It was as if she had eyes in the back of her head, so she clearly could see Dianne and Steve grinning at her, waiting for her to make a fool of herself, again.

Peter was bored with the TV program, but the remote control was across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be in soon, and she could get the remote control for him then.

Peter was very lazy, and would never move himself more than was absolutely necessary.

"That was a pretty good poem that you wrote for English class. YOur stuff is so good. I wish I could write like you," Rachel said.