Characterization

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character in a story.

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What are the two main types of characterization?

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The two main types of characterization are 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, and interactions with others.

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'S' in STEAL stands for 'speech', which refers to what a character says and how they say it.

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What does the 'T' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'T' in STEAL stands for 'thoughts', which refers to what a character thinks and feels.

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What does the 'E' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'E' in STEAL stands for 'effect on others', which refers to how a character affects other characters.

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What does the 'A' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'A' in STEAL stands for 'actions', which refers to what a character does.

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What does the 'L' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'L' in STEAL stands for 'looks', which refers to a character's physical appearance.

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What character trait does being 'honorable' mean?

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Being honorable means having high moral standards and being honest and fair.