Characterization CFA

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author 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 reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, speech, and effects on 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 other characters react to or are affected by the character.

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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 appearance and how it reflects their personality.

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Give an example of direct characterization.

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An example of direct characterization is: 'Maria is a kind and generous person who always helps others.'