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.
Direct vs Indirect Characterization
www.wappingersschools.org › cms › libThe Difference: In Visual Form. Direct Characterization –author tells the character’s actual physical and mental traits, characteristics, abilities. Think “telling.” Indirect Characterization –author shows how character speaks, thinks, acts, or how other characters react to him. Think “showing.” S.T.E.A.L. Method S – what character says