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Characterization

Characterization. Direct vs. Indirect . Characterization. Characterization is a method that authors use to reveal a characters personality. There are 2 types of characterization: Direct Characterization & Indirect Characterization. Direct Characterization.

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Characterization

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  1. Characterization Direct vs. Indirect

  2. Characterization • Characterization is a method that authors use to reveal a characters personality. • There are 2 types of characterization: Direct Characterization & Indirect Characterization

  3. Direct Characterization • The author tells you directly what kind of character you are dealing with. • Often direct characterization uses the verb “is” to show the relationship between a character and his or her personality. • Tom is a thief. • Scrooge is a greedy man.

  4. Indirect Characterization • This method requires the reader to put together details about the character in order to see what type of character is being presented. • This is like putting together a puzzle to see the whole picture. Each little piece is needed to get the “complete” picture.

  5. The Five Puzzle Pieces of Indirect Characterization • Speech • Thoughts • Effect on others • Actions • Looks • Remember the word STEAL

  6. Speech • What does the character say? • Does the character have an accent? • Does the character use correct grammar? • Is there anything unusual about the character’s voice? (high pitch, low grumble) Remember it’s not just what you say; its how you say it.

  7. Thoughts • This is what the character thinks deep within his or her own mind. • Because we are reading, the author can tell us what the character is thinking without revealing the thoughts to the other characters. • The boy thought to himself, Why didn’t I ask her for her number?

  8. Effect on others • What do the other characters think about the character? • What do the other characters say about the character? • How do the other characters act around and in response to the character? Sometimes an author will use the responses of other characters to show the reader how to feel about the character.

  9. Actions • You can read a lot about someone’s personality based on what he or she does. • Often a character’s actions will be in contrast with what he or she says or how he or she looks.

  10. Looks • How does the character dress? • How is the character built? • Does the character pay attention to hygiene? • How does the character style his hair? You can tell a lot about a book from its cover.

  11. Characterization • Remember if the text states exactly what kind of character is present it is direct characterization • The girl was a thief. • The boy was a snob. • He was two faced. • He could not be trusted.

  12. Characterization • Remember if you have to put together “puzzle” pieces to determine what type of character is present it is indirect characterization. • He is wearing a hood and baggy pants. • Mrs. Smith gasps as he walks by. • He is carrying a television • He keeps muttering, “Just two more blocks” • He is thinking, I can’t believe they talked me into this. • He might be a ……….

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