Natalia Velez
English II Honors
October 9, 2015
Ms. Litos
Direct vs Indirect Characterization
Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization (STEAL).
Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak?
Thoughts: What is revealed through the character’s private thought s and feelings?
Effects on others: What is revealed through the …show more content…
This is the first step in how to know that the statement is either direct or indirect.
Speech: The words that a person speaks says a lot about them. If they take time to say what they are trying to say it can show they don’t really know what they are talking about. If they swear or start cursing, they may be mad or annoyed. If they talk a lot, they may be social or nervous.
It also depends on how people say the things, the accent, voice tone, speed, and other attributes of speaking also tells much about a …show more content…
Main types of personalities you will find in a book is: shy, understanding, selfish, social and so on. Let’s these as an example, picture this scene: It is the beginning of the year and your friends decide to through a party. Many people from school are invited and you decide to go. When you get there you can automatically tell the difference between the people who are there. In one corner you will find a lonely girl reading a book. In the middle of the room you find people dancing and talking. That right is there is an example of two different types of indirect
English II Honors
October 9, 2015
Ms. Litos
Direct vs Indirect Characterization
Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization (STEAL).
Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak?
Thoughts: What is revealed through the character’s private thought s and feelings?
Effects on others: What is revealed through the …show more content…
This is the first step in how to know that the statement is either direct or indirect.
Speech: The words that a person speaks says a lot about them. If they take time to say what they are trying to say it can show they don’t really know what they are talking about. If they swear or start cursing, they may be mad or annoyed. If they talk a lot, they may be social or nervous.
It also depends on how people say the things, the accent, voice tone, speed, and other attributes of speaking also tells much about a …show more content…
Main types of personalities you will find in a book is: shy, understanding, selfish, social and so on. Let’s these as an example, picture this scene: It is the beginning of the year and your friends decide to through a party. Many people from school are invited and you decide to go. When you get there you can automatically tell the difference between the people who are there. In one corner you will find a lonely girl reading a book. In the middle of the room you find people dancing and talking. That right is there is an example of two different types of indirect