Characterization

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What is characterization?

Back

The way an author introduces the personalities of characters.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What are character traits to describe the narrator in the passage: 'My throat closed and I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes . . . this can't be happening I silently screamed.'?

Back

Nervous, Afraid.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

How can a character's speech contribute to indirect characterization?

Back

By showing their interactions with other characters.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is Direct Characterization?

Back

When authors tell the reader about the character's personality.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is Indirect Characterization?

Back

When an author provides hints about what a character is like.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is a character's personality?

Back

The combination of traits and qualities that form their character.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

Back

Direct characterization tells the reader about a character's traits, while indirect characterization shows traits through actions, speech, and thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Give an example of indirect characterization.

Back

A character who helps others in need shows kindness without being told they are kind.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does dialogue play in characterization?

Back

Dialogue reveals a character's personality, emotions, and relationships with others.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a character arc?

Back

The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D