1. Indirect and Direct Characterization

2. Indirect or Direct Characterization

3. Direct or Indirect
Ed Johnson scratched his head in confusion as the sales rep explained Dralco’s newest engine performance diagnostic computer. 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.

4. How a character acts in Indirect

5. Indirect or Direct
“That Ed Johnson,” said Anderson, watching the old mechanic scratch his head in confusion as the sales rep explained Dralco’s newest engine performance diagnostic computer. “He hasn’t got a clue about modern electronics. Give him a good set of tools and a stack of yellowing manuals with a carburetor needing repair, and he’d be happy as a hungry frog in a fly-field.”

6. INDIRECT
Effect on others
How others view a character is indirect

7. Indirect or Direct
Julie held up six different outfits in front of the mirror and pondered which would go best with her navy blue shoes, pastel eye shadow and the diamond earrings she’d already procured from her overflowing vanity. After ninety minutes of mixing and matching, and cell-phoning her sister three times for advice, Julie finally made up her mind. She’d give the navy blue skirt and white sweater a try, hoping Trent would love it.

8. INDIRECT
ACTS
How a character acts is indirect

9. Indirect or Direct
Jim was very unlike any other businessman. He made sure that all his clients got what they had paid for.

10. INDIRECT
ACTS
How a character acts is indirect

11. Indirect or Direct
Jim was an honest, truthful man.

12. DIRECT
The AUTHOR just TELLS us what he is like

13. Indirect or Direct
As Mr. Bird walked by, mothers pulled their children really close to them.

14. INDIRECT
EFFECT ON OTHERS
Indirect is when we know more about a character based on how others respond to them

15. Indirect or Direct
Kylie's name was called, and she slowly walked toward the stage while staring at the ground.

16. INDIRECT
ACTS
How a character acts is indirect

17. Indirect or Direct
Arnold, John’s next door neighbor, is a total klutz.

18. DIRECT
The AUTHOR just TELLS us what he is like