Drag each item to indicate whether it describes direct or indirect characterization.(2 points)

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Direct characterization Indirect characterization

requires the reader to make deductions about the character
requires the reader to draw conclusions about the character's thoughts or actions
requires the reader to think about how other characters react to the character
tells information about the character's physical appearance
describes the actions the character takes
uses statements from the narrator

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Here's how you can categorize the responses:

Direct characterization:

  • tells information about the character's physical appearance
  • uses statements from the narrator

Indirect characterization:

  • requires the reader to make deductions about the character
  • requires the reader to draw conclusions about the character's thoughts or actions
  • requires the reader to think about how other characters react to the character
  • describes the actions the character takes

You can assign items to their respective categories based on this distribution.