Drag each item to indicate whether it describes direct or indirect characterization.

Direct characterization Indirect characterization

requires the reader to make deductions about the character
use a statement from the narrator
describes the actions the character takes
requires the reader to think about how the other characters react to the character
requires the reader to draw conclusions about the characters thoughts or actions

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Sure! Here’s how you can categorize the items into direct and indirect characterization:

Direct characterization

  • use a statement from the narrator

Indirect characterization

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