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Decide whether each statement is an example of direct characterization, an example of indirect characterization, or not characterization at all.
Toby’s next move in the game was clever and quick, just like his reputation.
Because the thunder and lightning came so close together, Julia knew that the storm was close by.
Every few minutes Angela glanced at the clock. Her eyes twinkled, and she couldn’t help but smile as she put the finishing touches on the decorations for the surprise party.
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1) Direct characterization — the sentence explicitly calls Toby “clever and quick” (telling the reader his traits).
2) Not characterization — this is a cause/effect about weather and Julia’s knowledge of it, not a description of a character’s traits.
3) Indirect characterization — Angela’s actions and expressions (glancing at the clock, twinkling eyes, smiling while decorating) show her feelings/traits rather than directly naming them.
2) Not characterization — this is a cause/effect about weather and Julia’s knowledge of it, not a description of a character’s traits.
3) Indirect characterization — Angela’s actions and expressions (glancing at the clock, twinkling eyes, smiling while decorating) show her feelings/traits rather than directly naming them.
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