Black-and-white comic-style poster titled Characterization Lesson. Direct characterization: a girl assembles a 1000-piece puzzle (Mary was unstoppable when it came to puzzles). Indirect characterization: a girl carries grocery bags up a staircase toward a smiling older neighbor. STEAL clues: speech, a girl offers a seat; thoughts, a boy worries about his answer; effect on others, a coach and players; actions, a boy picks up litter; looks, a girl with beaded braids.