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When Gary farted in the classroom, his face turned red. Direct or indirect?
Indirect
Which sentence has evidence that shows this indirect personality trait: frustrated.
When she opened the jar, the lid came off easily.
She was frustrated.
She slammed her books on the table after getting her third F
She laughed at the teacher's stupid joke.
Which sentence has evidence that shows this indirect personality trait: joyful.
He gave his friends a high-5 after scoring the basket
He was super happy.
He glared at his phone and saw only 1% battery.
He skipped to the kitchen, but the brownies were gone.
Which sentence has evidence that shows this indirect personality trait: scared.
They laughed at the cheap graphics in the horror movie.
The screamed after their teacher jumped from behind the door
They were scared.
Their hands touched and it felt like love.
Don Ricardo was mean-tempered and rude. Direct or indirect?
Direct
She was rich. Direct or indirect?
Direct
She wore a ten carat diamond necklace everywhere she went Direct or indirect?
Indirect
Joe was having fun at the party. Direct or indirect?
Direct
Joe couldn't believe it was already 2 in the morning, he didn't want to leave yet. Direct or indirect?
Indirect
Dylan thought that reading was boring. Direct or indirect?
Direct
Dee thinks that she is better than everyone else. Direct or indirect?
Direct
The man's clothes were filthy, probably since he'd been sleeping on newspapers all night. Direct or indirect?
Indirect
Which S.T.E.A.L: Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt bad about the way she had talked to her mom.
speech
thoughts
action
effects on others
What is S.T.E.A.L used for?
None
Both
Indirect characterization
Direct characterization
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech,Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
Which S.T.E.A.L: Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer.
action
thoughts
effects on others
speech
