Characterization Review

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities.

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What are the two main types of characterization?

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Direct characterization and indirect characterization.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization occurs when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or interactions with others.

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Give an example of indirect characterization.

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An example of indirect characterization is when a character helps an elderly person cross the street, showing they are kind.

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What does it mean to infer a character's traits?

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To infer a character's traits means to deduce or conclude what a character is like based on clues provided by the author.

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What is an example of a method of indirect characterization?

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An example of a method of indirect characterization is showing a character's reactions to events or other characters.

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What is NOT a method of indirect characterization?

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The color of a character's hair is NOT a method of indirect characterization.

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How can a character's dialogue reveal their personality?

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A character's dialogue can reveal their personality through their choice of words, tone, and the topics they discuss.

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What can a character's actions tell us about them?

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A character's actions can reveal their values, motivations, and personality traits.