Characterization

Characterization

by Maureen Douglas

​Objectives

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• ​To describe the difference between direct and indirect characterization

• ​To characterize our characters in Seedfolks

Open Ended

Describe your favorite person. Give examples as to why they are your favorite person. 

​Characterization

• The description of a character

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​There are TWO types of characterization

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​1. Direct Characterization

​2. Indirect Characterization

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​Watch this video to determine the difference. Write it down in your notebook and we will share after.

​Direct Characterization

​This is when the personality of a character is revealed to us.

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​The narrator TELLS us how their personality is.

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​Example: Karen was rude and obnoxious.

​Her personality: Rude and obnoxious

​Indirect Characterization

​​This is when the personality of a character is revealed to us.

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​The narrator SHOWS us how their personality is.

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Open Ended

Characterize this person based on how they speak, think, their effect on others, and their looks.

Karen glared at the cashier as he handed back her change. "I want to speak to a manager! How dare you not have green beans in stock!" She tapped her foot in frustration as the cashier fumbled for the phone to call the manager. The wrinkles on her forehead deepened as every minute passed waiting for the manager.