Decide whether each statement is an example of direct characterization, an example of indirect characterization, or not characterization at all. toby’s next move in the game was clever and quick, just like his reputation. direct characterizationindirect characterizationnot characterization because the thunder and lightning came so close together, julia knew that the storm was close by. direct characterizationindirect characterizationnot characterization every few minutes angela glanced at the clock. her eyes twinkled, and she couldn’t but smile as she put the finishing touches on the decorations for the surprise party. direct characterizationindirect characterizationnot characterization

Characterization is the representation of people or other beings in literature. When the author states explicitly what the character is like, either through the narrator or another character, this is an example of a direct characterization. Indirect characterization happens when we find out about a character through his behaviour or thoughts.

Answers:

Direct characterization. The author is explicitly telling us that Toby has a reputation as someone who is clever and quick.

No characterization. There is no information provided about Julia’s character.  

Indirect characterization. The author is telling us about Angela’s character (the fact that she is excited about the surprise party) by details about her behaviour (the glancing at the clock and the twinkle in her eye), without explicitly stating it.

2. a land bridge connected asia and north america thousands of years ago.

4. crossing the land bridge would have been simple for the first migrants.

5. people might have crossed a land bridge while hunting animals.

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