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“I know the answer!” Maya shouted at her friend. “I’m not stupid!” Maya is:

oversensitive and unfriendly

unfriendly

conceited

oversensitive

Math came easily to Mary, as it did to her mother, her grandmother, and all of Wilson women before them. Mary is:

intelligent

old

bored

trustful

Vera looked as if a strong gust of wind might carry her away. Vera is:

brilliant

small

resourceful

unhappy

Owen looked around to see if anyone was coming, then quietly took the girl’s cell phone from her open purse and slipped it into his own pocket. Direct or indirect?

Direct

Squeaky was a skinny girl with a squeaky voice – which, of course, is how she got her nickname. Direct or indirect?

Direct

Henrietta is a wonderful friend. Direct or indirect?

Direct

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.

thoughts

speech

action

effects on others

Once Mama had made up her mind about the dog, Emma knew it’d be a waste of time to ask again. Mama is:

shy

stubborn

brave

brilliant

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.

effects on others

speech

action

thoughts

Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump. Direct or indirect?

Indirect

Millard always looked like he’d just jumped out of bed. His clothes were rumpled, his socks were mismatched, and his hair stuck up all over. Direct or indirect?

Direct

Vera looked as if a strong gust of wind might carry her away. Direct or indirect?

Indirect

Kelly pushed her way to the front of the cafeteria line, ignoring all the dirty looks and complaints of the people who had been there before her. Direct or indirect?

Indirect

The man's clothes were filthy, probably since he'd been sleeping on newspapers all night. 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 laughed at the teacher's stupid joke.

She slammed her books on the table after getting her third F

Which sentence has evidence that shows this indirect personality trait: joyful.

He glared at his phone and saw only 1% battery.

He was super happy.

He skipped to the kitchen, but the brownies were gone.

He gave his friends a high-5 after scoring the basket

Kylie’s name was called, and she slowly walked up to the stage, staring straight at the ground. Direct or indirect?

Indirect

True of False: Good characterization creates a clear picture in the reader's mind

True!

Peter was bored with the TV program, but the remote control was across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be in soon, and she could get the remote control for him then. Direct or Indirect?

Indirect

When Gary farted in the classroom, his face turned red. Direct or indirect?

Indirect

Don Ricardo was mean-tempered and rude. Direct or indirect?

Direct

Shelley worked hard on Saturday. She pulled weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass. Direct or Indirect?

Direct

Kyle let out a big yawn. Direct or indirect?

Indirect

If a writer prefers to show characters in action, the method is called _______. Direct or indirect characterization?

indirect

Dylan thought that reading was boring. Direct or indirect?

Direct

Linda is an amazing musician. Direct or Indirect?

Direct

She wore a ten carat diamond necklace everywhere she went Direct or indirect?

Indirect

Iman sat down and brushed her smoky black hair. Direct or indirect?

Direct

The dog had 8 teeth. 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

The old mechanic hated modern electronics, preferring the old days when all he needed was a stack of manuals and a good set of tools. Direct or Indirect?

Direct

Which sentence has evidence that shows this indirect personality trait: scared.

They were scared.

Their hands touched and it felt like love.

They laughed at the cheap graphics in the horror movie.

The screamed after their teacher jumped from behind the door

If a writer tells you what a character is like the method is called _______. Direct or indirect characterization

direct

Ariel peeked into the package and thought she might explode. “An iPad! You got me my own iPad?” Ariel is:

careful

shy

worried

excited

Which S.T.E.A.L: Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he ca

thoughts

speech

actions

effects on others

What does STEAL stand for?

Speech,Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

Dee thinks that she is better than everyone else. Direct or indirect?

Direct

What is S.T.E.A.L used for?

Direct characterization

Both

Indirect characterization

None

Joe was having fun at the party. Direct or indirect?

Direct

Steve was very lazy, and would never move himself more than was absolutely necessary. Direct or indirect?

Direct

Ms. H has brown hair and blue eyes. Direct or indirect?

Direct

She was rich. Direct or indirect?

Direct

“There’s no way I’m letting him beat me,” thought Andrea, and she willed her legs to move faster still toward the finish line that seemed a million miles away. Direct or indirect?

Indirect