PASTA: Characterization Lesson

P = Physical appearance

A = Actions of the character

S = Speech of the character

T = Thoughts of the character

A = Actions/Thoughts of others toward the character

Answers the question, what does the character look like? Here are just a few ideas to consider:

Is he/she well dressed? Poorly dressed or somewhere in between?

Is the individual tall, short?

Is there something distinctive about his/her look?

What does this information tell us about the individual?

Answers the question, what does the character think about? Here are just a few ideas to consider:

What do we learn from the character’s thoughts?

Is the character a problem solver or a victim?

Is the character thinking positive or negative thoughts?

What does this information tell us about the individual?