
Characterization Notes
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8th Grade
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Kennedy Taylor
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Characterization
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Character-ization Definition:
How an author develops characters
They do this by telling us directly or showing us indirectly
Studying characterization gives a better understanding of the whole story
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Direct Characterization
The author tells you directly what the character is like
They describe physical traits, clothing, and appearance
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Indirect Characterization
The author indirectly shares information about the character
The audience must infer what the character is like based on the STEAL acronym
What does the character say, think, feel, do, and show on their face?
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Motivation
What does the character want?
This affects the character's thoughts, feelings, and actions
It moves the plot forward
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Types of Characters
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Round Characters
Well-developed
The reader knows a lot about them
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Flat Characters
Minor characters (usually) who aren't well-developed
The reader doesn't know much about them
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Open Ended
What are your favorite examples of a Round AND Flat character?
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Dynamic Characters
A character who changes during the story
Usually, they learn some kind of lesson or moral
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Static Characters
A character who stays the same during the story
They do not learn a lesson, and sometimes even ignore it altogether
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Open Ended
What are your favorite examples of a Dynamic AND Static character?
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