Direct/Indirect Characterization.
Directions: For each piece of characterization,
decide if it is direct characterization or indirect
characterization. Place a D or I in the space
provided. Underneath each example, in the space
provided, explain why you feel the characterization
is direct or indirect.
Citra
1. "She tried not to hyperventilate. She tried
not to let her knees buckle beneath her. They
were betraying her by wobbling, so she
forced fortitude to her legs, tightening her
muscles."
2. "As terrified as Citra was, she did not want
to leave the scythe alone with his own
thoughts, so hse went into the living room
with him."
Direct or Indirect:
Why:
Rowan
3. "Citra was well known for her temper."
Direct or Indirect:
Why:
Direct or Indirect:
Why:
1. "Rowan found he had patience to wait for
his friend to wake up, but no patience for
him now that he was conscious."
Direct or Indirect:
Why:
2. "The encounter was Rowan's fault.
Punctuality was not his strong point-
especially now that he was expected to
escort his younger siblings and half-siblings
to their school before hopping into a
publicar and hurrying to his."
Direct or Indirect:
Why:
3. "The shock could stop your heart, too," the
scythe warned. "So what?" said Rowan.
Citra:
"They'll revive me." Then he added,
"Unless you've decided to revive me too."
Direct or Indirect:
Why:
Character Descriptions
Directions: Write a 3-4 sentence description of each
character based on what you know about them so
far. What type of characters are they? What are their
traits?
Rowan:
(