Characterization and influence on plot
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Mariah Wooten
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CHARACTERIZATION
DEVELOPING CHARACTERS
ONE TRAIT
AT A TIME
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characterization
Characterization is how an author develops a character in the story. Through what a reader can see & what the reader can learn from what the character says, does, thinks & feels.
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direct characterization
the author gives/tells you the description of the character (i.e. physical traits like eye color, hair color, fat/skinny, clothing & appearance)
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indirect characterization
reader must take a guess or make an inference about the character based on what the character is saying, how they are acting, and what other people in the story are saying about the character
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Pair Share.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
The difference between direct and indirect characterization is that direct is when ________ and indirect is when the author ______________.
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Drag and Drop
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
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Multiple Choice
What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?
thoughts
touch
tone
time
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Multiple Select
What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?
Select two answers.
emotions of others
effect on others
emotions of character
energy of others
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Multiple Choice
Which is an example of DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
he is a yellow sponge with holes, he has blues, buckteeth, skinny arms and legs, and wears a white shirt and brown pants
he is happy because he is smiling and making the thumbs up sign
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Multiple Choice
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
Based on the paragraph the reader can conclude that Jonathan is-
impulsive
obsessed
humble
compassionate
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Drag and Drop
"Black Beauty, why do they hate us so much?" Ginger asked.
"I am so hungry, Black Beauty. Why are we so hungry?" Ginger cried.
"I will never hurt another human as long as I live!" Ginger declared.
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CHARACTERIZATION
DEVELOPING CHARACTERS
ONE TRAIT
AT A TIME
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