Direct and indirect characterisation

Distinguish between telling and revealing character, and analyse speech, thoughts, actions, effect on others and looks.

⏱ 18 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can distinguish direct from indirect characterisation
✔I can identify speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions and looks as methods of characterisation
✔I can infer a character trait from evidence and explain its effect

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.
🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9E8LE03