CHARACTERIZATION

CHARACTERIZATION

DEVELOPING CHARACTERS

ONE TRAIT

AT A TIME

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Which line of dialogue best shows that Ginger is a hostile character?

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"Black Beauty, why do they hate us so much?" Ginger asked.

"Black Beauty, I will punish them all!

"I am so hungry, Black Beauty. Why are we so hungry?" Ginger cried.

"I will never hurt another human as long as I live!" Ginger declared.

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Which line best shows the anger Ginger felt?

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Ginger pranced happily around the meadow.

Her muscles ached from all of the work.

Her eyes turned red at the sight of the cruel mast

Ginger's beautiful cinnamon colored coat was now a dull, rust color.

Is there a difference between an emotion and a character trait?

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Which is permanent? Check all that apply.

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Which of the following personality traits did Black Beauty possess in this scene? Check all that apply.

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Which of the following emotions were felt in the Bridge Scene?

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Which of the following describes a personality trait?

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What does characterization mean?

It's the method an author uses to develop a character.

INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

• author drops suggestions

• use those hints to determine the character trait

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Why do authors use the STEAL method?

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Which of the following lines suggest that Ginger is a hostile and aggressive horse?

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Which line best shows that Black Beauty is obedient?

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Which line best shows how others view Black Beauty?

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What is the difference between a personality (character) trait and an emotion (feeling)? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• Emotions last for a shorter amount of time.

• Personality traits are temporary.

• A character trait changes when a character is sad.

• Characters may oppose each other because they have different character traits.

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Which character trait is suggested by the following lines:

The old man waited for Ginger to calm down before rubbing her and whispering the command to follow him.

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