<span>Indirect characterization uses a person/character's speech patterns or other forms of appearance to give a look into their personality. In this case, dialogue would be considered a way to indirectly characterize. Direct characterization, on the other hand, uses actual descriptive words and phrases to give a look at how a character will behave, look, or feel.</span>
To briefly state the author's purpose for writing the text you are analyzing
To attract someone in a sexual way.
“You may all be wondering ‘how does it feel to be a genius’ well I’m here to give you all a few answers on how it feels to be a genius”