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Direct

Indirect

Read the paragraph, and decide whether the words on

each tile are examples of direct or indirect

characterization.

Deshalyn was one beautiful girl who was smart and

well liked. Kat felt envious of Deshalyn's popularity.

However, she always acted kindly toward Deshalyn,

despite her envy. Deshalyn really liked Kat and didn't

understand why they weren't better friends.

Direct

Deshalyn was one beautiful girl who was smart and well liked Deshalyn really liked Kat and didn't understand why they weren't better friends.

Indirect

Kat felt envious of Deshalyn's popularity. However, she always acted kindly toward Deshalyn, despite her envy.

Explanation:

Direct characterization occurs when an author is direct in his description of the characters

Indirect characterization shows the personality of the character through indirect means such as speech, thoughts or action.