Direct Vs. Indirect Practice Directions: Read each example and decide if it is Direct or Indirect Characterization They were clods, the whole gang of them. Direct Indirect She was surprisingly strong for a girl of such petite stature. Her fiery determination usually matched her auburn hair, but not today for the first time since meeting Mr. Black she was afraid. Direct Indirect 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. Direct Indirect 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. Direct Indirect Julie owned a multitude of outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination might impress Trent. As usual, she called her sister several times for advice. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try. Direct Indirect Mr. Chong, whom I secretly nicknamed Old Chong, was always tapping his very strange, fingers to the silent music of an invisible orchestra. Direct Indirect At once, Laura's throat clamped tight like a hinged lid. It was as if she had eyes in the back of her head, so she clearly could see Dianne and Steve grinning at her, waiting for her to make a fool of herself, again. Direct Indirect
Direct Vs. Indirect Practice Directions: Read each example and decide if it is Direct or Indirect Characterization They were clods, the whole gang of them. Direct Indirect She was surprisingly strong for a girl of such petite stature. Her fiery determination usually matched her auburn hair, but not today for the first time since meeting Mr. Black she was afraid. Direct Indirect 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. Direct Indirect 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. Direct Indirect Julie owned a multitude of outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination might impress Trent. As usual, she called her sister several times for advice. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try. Direct Indirect Mr. Chong, whom I secretly nicknamed Old Chong, was very strange, always tapping his fingers to the silent music of an invisible orchestra. Direct Indirect At once, Laura's throat clamped tight like a hinged lid. It was as if she had eyes in the back of her head, so she clearly could see Dianne and Steve grinning at her, waiting for her to make a fool of herself, again. Direct Indirect
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