| A | B |
|---|
| characterization | the way an author reveals the traits (physical or personality traits) of a character |
| direct characterization | author tells the reader about the character |
| indirect characterization | author shows things that reveal the character’s personality traits using STEAL |
| speech | the words the character says can show character traits |
| thoughts | what the character thinks can show character traits |
| effect on others | how other characters react to a character can show character traits |
| actions | the things a character does can show character traits |
| looks | how a character looks / what he wears can show character traits |
