Characterization

• Information the author reveals about a character

Ways to build characterization:

• What the character says

• What others say about the character

Ways to build characterization:

• Details about the character’s appearance

• What the character does

• Details about the character’s personality

Characterization?Write a “C” next to the statements that build characterization

• Floriana wore bright pink lipstick that matched her pink eye shadow and purse.

• It was a dark and stormy night in winter.• “I love adventure!” exclaimed Arturo.• There was a test coming up and nobody felt

prepared.• “Erica is a great friend,” replied Scott.• He wanted to teach his brother how to

pitch a curve ball, but he got too impatient.