Story: "Nethergrave" by Gloria Skurzynski.
Body Paragraph 1- Characterization
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Characterization: What type of characterization does the author use?
HINT: Direct Characterization: TELLS the reader what the character is like through description.
HINT: Indirect Characterization: SHOWS the reader what the character is like through action, dialogue, & thoughts.
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Evidence: Integrate a quote that shows characterization in the story.
Citation: To cite your source, put the author’s last name and the page number where you found the quote in parentheses. Example- (Bradbury 3).
Direct quote from the story
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In the story "Nethergrave" by Gloria Skurzynski, the author uses indirect characterization to convey the traits of the main character, Jeremy. Instead of explicitly stating what Jeremy is like, the author shows his character through his actions and thoughts. For example, when Jeremy interacts with his virtual friends in the online game, it is described that "he had slowly shifted from a listener to a participant in their world" (Skurzynski). This demonstrates Jeremy's desire for connection and his longing to escape his own reality.
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