Characterization Mini Lesson

Characterization

Multiple Choice

What is a character?

• A person or animal that plays a role in a story.

• Only people in the story

Multiple Select

How can we learn about characters? (Choose all that apply)

• The character's actions

• Thoughts and speech of the characters

• By watching movies

• Only by the character's words

• By what the author tells us

Direct Characterization

When the author directly tells you what the character is like.

Multiple Select

Choose all of the examples of Direct Characterization below

• Mike was extremely wealthy.

• Is anyone even listening to me? she wondered.

• The grumpy girl doesnt like her calm mom.

• Her smile would light up the room.

• She was a cheery, always upbeat person.

Indirect Characterization

The reader infers the character’s qualities based on behavior, thoughts, actions, word choice, mannerisms, and interactions with others.

Multiple Select

Choose all of the examples of Indirect Characterization below

• Wealth never knocked on Mike's door.

• Raheem is always distracted, but one thing he always pays attention to is PIZZA.

• Mike was extremely wealthy.

• She had anger issues.

• "Are you feeling ok?" Jessica looked at her friend with concern in her eyes.

Flat Characters

• Are Minor

• Play Supporting Roles

• Do Not Change Much

Open Ended

List 3 examples of flat characters from books or movies.

Round Characters

• Are Major

• Play Main Roles

• Encounter Conflict

• Change and Learn

• Are Fully Developed

• Are Described in Detail

Open Ended

List 3 examples of round characters from books or movies.