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September 15, 2014 - Characterization
Homework: Library on Friday!
Objective: I can identify and analyze an author's use of characterization in fiction.
Warm Up (in your notes)
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
What is a round character?
Round characters are usually ______________ Why?
What is a flat character?
Flat characters are usually______________? Why?
We get to know characters through an author's use of
characterization
the way an author reveals what a character is like and how he/she changes / develops through the story.
What is the very first thing you notice about a new person?
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So let's say this new kid sits down in the desk beside you...How else might you get to know him/her?
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Now you go sit with your friends at lunch. How could you find out more information about this new kid?
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Well...this is the same way that we as readers get to know characters!
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Speech and actions
Define dialogue - what a character says
Define dialect - a form of language spoken in a particular place by a particular group of people - accent, expressions
dialogue vs. dialect
Characterization the techniques a writer uses to develop a character
Physical appearance
What does the character look like?
character's thoughts, speech and actionsWhat does the character think, say and do?
other character's reactions
What do others say about the character?
narrator's direct comments
What qualities does the narrator say the character has?
The Fable of the Three Princes
1. How would you sum up Meliversa's physical appearance?
2. What do you learn about Meliversa based on line 8?
Physical appearance:
Speech and actionsJeremiah's Song
1. What kind of judgement could you make based on this character's dialect? Why?
2. Why do you think Ellie doesn't want to hear Grandpa Jeremiah's stories any more?
Other characters' reactions Cousins
1. Does Cammy like Patty Ann? How can you tell?
2. What impression of Patty Ann do you get from Cammy's reaction?
Narrator's direct comments The King's Dragon
1. Which word does not describe the soldier?
2. Does the narrator respect the soldier? How can you tell?
Now you try it...
Read the excerpt from Anastasia Krupnik. Create a chart like the one below. Cite examples from the excerpt to match each method of characterization.
METHOD OF CHARACTERIZATION LINE(S) FROM THE STORY
Physical appearance
Character's thoughts, actions and speech
Other character's reactions
Narrator's direct comments