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Characterization

Characterization. MANNER. The _____________by which the writer reveals the _____________ of a character . PERSONALITY. Characterization. Round vs. Flat. Not well-developed Does not have many traits Easily defined in a single sentence because we know little about the character

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Characterization

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  1. Characterization MANNER The _____________by which the writer reveals the _____________ of a character. PERSONALITY Characterization

  2. Round vs. Flat • Not well-developed • Does not have many traits • Easily defined in a single sentence because we know little about the character • Sometimes stereotyped • Most minor characters are flat • Well-developed • Has many traits, both good and bad • Not easily defined because we know many details about the character • Realistic and life-like • Most major characters are round

  3. Dynamic vs. Static • Remains the same throughout the story • Although something may happen to the character, it does not cause the character to change • Minor characters are usually static • Undergoes an important change in personality in the story • Comes to some sort of realization that permanently changes the character • A change occurs within the character because of the events of the story • The protagonist is usually dynamic, but not always

  4. How can the author reveal character to us?? Characterization is revealed through ________________ characterization and __________ characterization. INDIRECT DIRECT

  5. EXPLICITLY When the narrator _____________ describes the character, it is called __________ characterization. DIRECT

  6. “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.” Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.”

  7. INDIRECT _________________ characterization indirectly reveals the personality of a character. You have to ____________ ______________________ READ BETWEEN THE LINES!

  8. There are eight ways that an author may reveal character: 5. Reactions 4. Objects/Possessions 3. Idiosyncracies 6. Thoughts 7. Background info 1. ACTIONS 2. Physical Description 8. Dialogue

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