Characterization Indirect What is Characterization Characterization is the

Characterization: Indirect

What is Characterization? • Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. • Direct characterization TELLS the audience the personality of the character. • Example: The patient boy and quiet girl were both well-mannered.

What is Indirect Characterization? • Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. • There are five different methods on indirect characterization:

Indirect Characterization • • • STEAL Speech Thoughts Effect on others Actions Looks

Indirect Characterization Example • Beezus and Ramona: Beezus Speech: Beezus says that she does not have as much imagination as Ramona. Beezus says that she does not like her sister.

Indirect Characterization Example • Beezus and Ramona: Beezus Thoughts: Beezus often thinks about how exasperating Ramona can be. Beezus thinks about how other people are better than she is.

Indirect Characterization Example • Beezus and Ramona: Beezus Effect on Others: Beezus makes her mother happy by helping out with Ramona. Beezus is a good friend to Henry Huggins.

Indirect Characterization Example • Beezus and Ramona: Beezus Actions: Beezus reads with Ramona. Beezus takes art class after school.

Indirect Characterization Example • Beezus and Ramona: Beezus Looks: Beezus is a pre-teen. Beezus is often angry with Ramona, and so looks angry.

Your Turn • Complete the characterization chart for either Ramona.