Characterization

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The character who can represent evil in some plots, but who primarily presents obstacles for, and who works against the story's main character in some way.

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Antagonist

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A character who is not fully developed; one who has only a few characteristics.

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flat character

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The character who stays basically the same throughout the story's plot, despite the circumstances he/she endures.

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static character

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A character who is fully developed; one who exhibits numerous characteristics.

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round

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The type of characterization used by the author when he/she tells the reader exactly what kind of person a character is.

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Direct characterization

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The type of characterization used by an author when he allows the reader to observe the character's actions, his interactions with others and the things he says and thinks; the author lets the readers/audience decide for themselves.

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indirect characterization

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"Don Ricardo was mean-tempered and rude"

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Direct Characterization

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"Chase couldn't tell what it was, but it frightened him so badly that he nearly sucked in a lungful of water."

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Direct Characterization

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"Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag."

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Indirect Characterization

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Read the following and determine if the author used direct or indirect characterization.

"Alfie was a little weird - into sci-fi and comic books, but he was mature for his age and knowledgeable about many things."

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Direct Characterization