Question

genre / text elements direct and indirect characterization
directions: read the passage below. then, answer the questions that follow.
nadya, a very creative girl, worked on her story for hours each day. even when she was fast asleep, she might bolt upright, an idea tickling her brain. with the aid of a flashlight, she would scribble in her notebook until her hand ached. when the story was finally complete, nadya couldnt wait to share it with her best friend.
“nadya, this should be published!” irina cried.
nadya asked, doubtfully, “do you really think so?”
irina nodded forcefully. “reading and writing are your passions,” she asserted. “hey, doesnt your favorite author hold short - story contests every year?”
nadyas heart beat wildly with excitement. “good thinking! im going to submit it right away.”
the deadline wasnt for another month, but nadya wasnt the type to procrastinate. she was, however, very impatient as she waited for three months to hear back from the judges. she checked her email ten times a day. finally, she saw the subject line: “re: annual short - story contest.” nadya was too nervous, so she made irina click on the link. irina read aloud, “congratulations, miss orlov...” and nadya shrieked with pride as soon as she heard the words.

1. identify three examples of direct characterization in the passage.

a.
b.
c.

1. identify three examples of indirect characterization, and indicate the type (anecdote, quotation, dialogue, or description).

indirect characterization type

1. explain how your examples of indirect characterization tell you more about the character.

Explanation:

1. Direct Characterization:

• "Nadya, a very creative girl" - The author directly states Nadya's creativity.
• "Nadya wasn't the type to procrastinate" - A direct statement about her work - ethic.
• "Reading and writing are your passions" - Irena's direct description of Nadya's interests.

1. Indirect Characterization:

• "Even when she was fast - asleep, she might bolt upright, an idea tickling her brain. With the aid of a flashlight, she would scribble in her notebook until her hand ached" (Description) - Shows her dedication to writing as she is willing to wake up in the middle of the night to jot down ideas.
• "She checked her email ten times a day" (Description) - Indicates her eagerness and impatience to hear back from the judges.
• "Nadya was too nervous, so she made Irena click on the link" (Dialogue) - Reveals her nervousness about the contest results.

1. The indirect characterization examples show Nadya's passion for writing through her nocturnal writing habits, her eagerness for the contest results through constant email - checking, and her nervousness about the outcome through her request for Irena to click the link.

Answer:

1.
a. Nadya, a very creative girl
b. Nadya wasn't the type to procrastinate
c. Reading and writing are your passions
2.

INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION	TYPE
She checked her email ten times a day	Description
Nadya was too nervous, so she made Irena click on the link	Dialogue

1. The examples show her passion for writing, eagerness for results, and nervousness about the outcome.