Direct vs. Indirect Characterization
https://www.montgomery.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01000…Indirect Characterization. The author shows what a character is like through his/her speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions and looks. EXAMPLE: The girl strolled undetected toward the sandy expanse of the beach while her brother sprinted towards the water’s edge kicking up sand onto nearby sunbathers and startling people all around with the tunes blaring from his …
Direct vs. Indirect Characterization
www.norwellschools.org › cms › lib02Indirect Characterization Indirect characterization: the author or narrator reveals a character’s traits through his or her actions and speech. SHOWING When Jane walked in the room, nobody could help but look at her stunning, gorgeous face. She commanded attention wherever she went due to her good looks. – Jane is beautiful.