Characterization

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Characterization

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When an author describes a character

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What type of characterization TELLS you about a character's personality?

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Direct

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What type of characterization SHOWS you a character's personality?

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Indirect

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What type of characterization is used when Stacy always completes all of her assignments first, gets A's on every test, and always shares the right answers in class?

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Indirect Characterization

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What type of characterization is used in the statement: "Stacy is the smartest girl in school."? Options: Direct Characterization, Indirect Characterization

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Direct Characterization

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A stereotypical character such as "the nerd" or "the dumb blonde"

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Stock

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The character that the story follows, such as Harry Potter or Spider-Man

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Protagonist

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The character that works against the main character of the story, such as Voldemort or Green Goblin

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Antagonist

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A character that isn't the protagonist, but is still a major part of the story, such as Hermione, Donkey, or Luigi.

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Main Character

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Character that is only in the story for a small amount of time, such as Uncle Ben, Batman's Parents, or Harry's Cousin

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Side Character