2. Direct Characterization
• Direct characterization tells the audience
what the personality of the character is.
Example:
“The patient boy and quiet girl did not
interrupt their mother.”
“As an outgoing young girl, Alyssa always
found it easy to make friends.”
3. Indirect Characterization
Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the
personality of a character.
Remember STEAL?
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on others
Actions
Looks (controllable aspects)
What might this man’s appearance and behavior say about his character?
