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Characterization

Characterization Make a list of words that describe who you are. What kind of person are you? Characterize yourself. Compassionate Patient Academic Reflective Silly Musical Optimistic Procrastinator Intelligent Teacher Curious Hard worker Overwhelmed Stressed Quiet.

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Characterization

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  1. Characterization • Make a list of words that describe who you are. What kind of person are you? Characterize yourself. • Compassionate • Patient • Academic • Reflective • Silly • Musical • Optimistic • Procrastinator • Intelligent • Teacher • Curious • Hard worker • Overwhelmed • Stressed • Quiet

  2. Characterization • Direct Characterization: The author directly states the character’s traits. • Indirect Characterization: Readers have to draw conclusions about the character based on how the author reveals the character: • What the character SAYS (dialogue) • What the character DOES (actions) • What the character THINKS • What OTHER characters SAY about him/her

  3. Character Terms Protagonist: The main character of a story who has a problem Antagonist: The adversary of the protagonist; something or someone who creates obstacles for the protagonist

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