Question

Instructions:Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs.

Match each excerpt to the type of characterization it uses.
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Ivan Dmitritch, a middle-class man who
lived with his family on an income of twelve
hundred a year and was very well satisfied
with his lot, sat down on the sofa after
supper and began reading the newspaper.

(from The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekhov)
direct and indirect characterization
Atticus placed his fork beside his knife and
pushed his plate aside. “Mr. Cunningham
is basically a good man,” he said, “he just
has his blind spots along with the rest of us.”

(from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)
direct characterization
Mr. Bennett coolly observed: "From all that
I can collect by your manner of talking, you
must be two of the silliest girls in the country.
I have suspected it some time, but I am now
convinced." Catherine was disconcerted, and
made no answer; but Lydia, with perfect
indifference, continued to express her
admiration of Captain Carter.

(from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)
indirect characterization

Answer 1

Ivan Dmitritch - Direct Characterization

Direct Characterization is when the author specifically tells you the character's traits. There is no need for inferring. In this excerpt, the reader is specifically told Dmitritch's social status and who he lives with.

Atticus - Indirect Characterization

In this the author uses Atticus's statement about Mr. Cunningham to reveal Atticus as a caring and understanding person who doesn't judge people based on their income level. It also reveals Mr. Cunningham's character because it shows how Atticus views him. Indirect characterization is shown through a character's speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks.

Mr. Bennett - Direct and Indirect Characterization

In this excerpt many of the character's traits are revealed. Catherine and Lydia are directly characterized as disconcerted or indifferent. Mr. Bennett is indirectly characterized as observant.

Answer 2

Ivan Dmitritch, a middle-class man who
lived with his family on an income of twelve
hundred a year and was very well satisfied
with his lot, sat down on the sofa after
supper and began reading the newspaper.
(from The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekhov)
direct characterization

Atticus placed his fork beside his knife and
pushed his plate aside. “Mr. Cunningham
is basically a good man,” he said, “he just
has his blind spots along with the rest of us.”
(from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)
direct characterization

Mr. Bennett coolly observed: "From all that
I can collect by your manner of talking, you
must be two of the silliest girls in the country.
I have suspected it some time, but I am now
convinced." Catherine was disconcerted, and
made no answer; but Lydia, with perfect
indifference, continued to express her
admiration of Captain Carter.
(from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)
indirect characterization