Direct Characterization Worksheet. EXERCISES Direct Characterization (TELLING): The author (or another character) directly tells the traits of a character. Direct Characterization is a writer's revelation of Direct characterization means the way an author or another character within the story describes or.
Some of the worksheets displayed are Lesson skill identifying direct and indirect characterization, Name date. A set of two posters explaining direct and indirect characterization. Direct characterization occurs when the narrator him/herself tells about a character.
It is better to read the book once or twice carefully.
Direct characterization is the instances where the writer makes direct comments about the personality of the character whereas indirect characterization refers to instances where the writer reveals.
This worksheet will get his creative juices flowing and help him start to think about what characters are. Direct characterization makes the narrator's point of view very clear, while indirect characterization is much more engaging, and it makes the readers think and gets them involved in the story. Remember that characters, like people, are imperfect.