Characterization

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What is characterization?

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The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.

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What are the two types of characterization?

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Direct and Indirect characterization.

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Define direct characterization.

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The author explicitly describes the character's traits.

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Define indirect characterization.

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The author reveals the character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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Example of direct characterization.

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"Lennie is big and dumb."

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Example of indirect characterization.

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"I dig my fingers into the dirt and squeeze." (Melinda from Speak)

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What does direct characterization reveal?

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It reveals the character's traits directly through description.

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What does indirect characterization reveal?

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It reveals the character's traits through their actions, thoughts, and interactions.

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Why is characterization important in literature?

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It helps readers understand the characters' motivations and development.

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How can a character's dialogue contribute to characterization?

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Dialogue can reveal a character's personality, background, and emotions.