Question

nrough reading, you gained a picture of jonass character - as you now dig deeper and work out how you did that: how does the author paint this picture of him? how do you know? authors create characters through what they say about a character, the characters thoughts and actions, and how others respond to them. direct characterization explicitly tells the reader how the character acts or behaves. find three examples from the text, and write them out below. indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character, through their speech and actions. find three examples from the text and fill in the table below. quotation what it shows us about him \jonas glared at her. he didnt like it that she had mentioned his eyes,\ this shows that he doesnt like compliments from people

Explanation:

To complete this task, we need to recall the text (presumably from "The Giver" as Jonas is a character from it) to find examples of direct and indirect characterization. For direct characterization, look for sentences where the author explicitly describes Jonas's traits (e.g., "Jonas was a sensitive boy"). For indirect characterization, find quotes of his actions, speech, or others' responses and analyze what they reveal. For the table, we can use another action: e.g., "Jonas hesitated before entering the Annex for the first time" – this shows he is cautious or respectful of new experiences. Another could be "Jonas felt a sudden warmth for the Giver" – showing his capacity for emotional connection.

Answer:

Direct Characterization Examples (sample, based on "The Giver"):

1. "Jonas was a well - behaved, respectful boy."
2. "He was intelligent and had the ability to see beyond."
3. "Jonas was a compassionate individual, even in a community without strong emotions."

Indirect Characterization Table (additional rows):

QUOTATION	WHAT IT SHOWS US ABOUT HIM
"Jonas felt a sudden warmth for the Giver"	Shows he is capable of forming deep emotional connections.
"Jonas refused to accept the idea of releasing babies"	Shows he has a strong moral compass and values life.