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CharacterizationCharacterizationWho is that guy?
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1. Characterization1. CharacterizationMeaning – Characterization is the
way writers develop characters in a story
Two types –◦Direct Characterization◦Indirect Characterization
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CharacterizationCharacterizationHow does detailed
characterization help make a story better?
It seems to me that detailed characterization helps to make a story better because…
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2. Direct Characterization2. Direct CharacterizationMeaning – when the writer
directly tells the reader what a character is like
Example◦Sherlock Holmes is clever and
resourceful.◦Dracula is an evil vampire.
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3. Indirect 3. Indirect CharacterizationCharacterizationMeaning – When the writer gives
the reader clues about the character by describing how the character acts and thinks.
The writer allows the reader to decide how to view the character.
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Direct vs Indirect Direct vs Indirect CharacterizationCharacterizationWhy do you think it might be
harder to understand indirect characterization than direct characterization?
It seems to me that it might be harder to understand indirect characterization than direct characterization because…
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4. Protagonist4. ProtagonistMeaning – the main character
Example ◦Alice from Alice in Wonderland◦Tarzan from Tarzan◦Cinderalla from Cinderella
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ProtagonistProtagonistWho is the protagonist of your
favorite book, movie, or story? My favorite protagonist is the character
______.
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5. Antagonist5. AntagonistMeaning – the character that the
protagonist struggles against◦The “bad guy”
Example:◦Captain Hook from Peter Pan◦The Big Bad Wolf from The Three Little
Pigs
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AntagonistAntagonistWho is an antagonist who you
greatly dislike? One antagonist who I greatly dislike is
______, because _________.
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6. Subordinate Characters6. Subordinate CharactersMeaning – characters who do not
play major roles in a storyExample:
◦Extras in a movie◦The evil step-sisters from Cinderella
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7. Motivations7. MotivationsMeaning – the reason why a
character does somethingExample
◦In Cinderella, the prince’s motivation for searching for the owner of the glass slipper is love.
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8. Round Characters8. Round CharactersRound characters are well
developed characters. The author tells the reader a lot about the character.
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Round CharacterRound CharacterIn your opinion is a round
character more likely to be a protagonist or a subordinate character?
In my opinion, a round character is more likely to be a ______________.
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9. Flat Characters9. Flat Characters
Flat characters are not developed. Readers know very little about them. ◦Usually a minor character
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Flat CharacterFlat CharacterIn your opinion is a flat character
more likely to be a protagonist or a subordinate character?
In my opinion, a flat character is more likely to be a ______________.
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10. Dynamic10. DynamicDy-na-mic(adjective) – describing wordMeaning – changing; able to do
many thingsExample
◦Dynamic students are able to get good grades in many of their classes.
◦It is good for teachers to be dynamic, so that they can help their students with many subjects.
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DynamicDynamicWhy do bosses like to have
dynamic workers? It seems to me that bosses like to have
dynamic workers because…
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11. Dynamic Character11. Dynamic CharacterMeaning – a character who
changes during the course of story.
Often the change involves learning a major lesson
Example:◦Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas
Carol learns to be more generous.
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12. Static12. StaticSta-tic(adjective) – describing wordMeaning – not changingExample
◦If employees do not work hard, they will remain static in their careers.
◦If you are getting bad grades and you do not turn in make-up work, your scores will remain static.
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StaticStaticIf a student has bad grades, what
is one way to make sure that his scores do not remain static?
If a student has bad grades, one way for him to make sure that they do not remain static is to…
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13. Static Character13. Static CharacterMeaning – A character who does
not change during the story
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14. Dialogue14. DialogueMeaning – Conversations that
characters have among each other.
Usually indicated by quotation marks.