Characterization

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character in a story.

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True or False: Characters can only be humans.

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False

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as saying 'Kareem was a polite, patient boy.'

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization? 'Andy was rude and usually didn’t think of other people’s feelings.'

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This is an example of direct characterization.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters react to them.

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What are traits?

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Traits are descriptive adjectives that tell you what a character is like.

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What evidence supports that Carson is 'respectful'?

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Carson followed his sister’s rules and didn't go in her room.

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What does it mean if a character is described as 'ambitious'?

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It means the character has a strong desire to achieve success or a goal.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What role do supporting characters play in a story?

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Supporting characters help develop the main character and advance the plot.