DV-character-types

Multiple Choice

Direct Characterization is:

• When the author uses the character's speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to tell the reader what the character is like.

• When the author plainly states what the character is like.

• Neither of these.

Multiple Choice

The following sentence is an example of what type of characterization?

Robert is a positive role model.

• direct

• indirect

Multiple Choice

“George was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes…” (Steinbeck, p. 2)

• Direct

• Indirect

Multiple Choice

Our author shows us what a character is like. This is what type of characterization?

• direct

• indirect

Multiple Choice

The following sentence is an example of what type of characterization?

Luis’s mouth twitched, and his fingernails were all bitten short.

• direct

• indirect

Open Ended

“I shouldn’t ought to of let no stranger shoot my dog.”

(Steinbeck, p. 61)

Using the quote, what do we learn about Candy?

Open Ended

Can you think of a story where the main character is not necessarily "good"?

Draw

Circle the Protagonist in the movie, "Coco".

Multiple Choice

What is an antagonist?

• A character that supports the protagonist

• A character that opposes the protagonist

• A character that is neutral

• A character that is always evil

Draw

Circle the Antagonist in the movie, "Demon Slayer".

Multiple Choice

Dynamic characters are

• characters that stay the same throughout the plot of a text

• characters that change throughout the plot of a text

• characters that engage in a conflict in a text

Draw

Highlights(Green) text evidence of changes in the story...

Multiple Select

Which character(s) in OMAM is a dynamic character?

• George

• Candy

• Lennie

• Slim

Multiple Choice

What type of character does not change over the course of the story, but stays the same?

• flat
• dynamic
• static

Draw

Highlight in Pink the STATIC character (the character that doesn’t change.)

Open Ended

How is Curley an example of a static character?

Open Ended

Name one round character? What makes them a round character?

Multiple Select

Which character(s) is a Round Character?

• The Boss

• Whit

• Curley's Wife

• Lennie

Multiple Choice

These characters do not affect the plot of a story. We know their name, but we don't know very much about them.

• Round

• Flat

• Neither

• Both

Draw

Highlight (Pink) evidence of flat character. Ask yourself what do we know about Ricardo?

Open Ended

What makes Carlson a flat Character?

Character traits are the individual characteristics and qualities that make characters from books, stories, movies, plays, and other art forms come to life for readers.

Use the following list of character traits as a guideline when writing book reports and essays about the different characters you've read about. Don't stop with this list, though; you can probably think of many more terms to describe your characters.

Categorize

Options (9)

• Slender

• Broad-shouldered

• Graceful

• Defeated

• Impatient

• Impressed

• Bold

• Quiet

• Fun-loving

Put the correct trait in each category.

Physical Traits

Personality Traits

Emotional traits

Open Ended

Using your list of character traits and prior knowledge. What character traits would describe Shrek?

Open Ended

Using your list of character traits and prior knowledge. What character traits would describe Curley's Wife?

Multiple Choice

After coming home late from a party, Mae's father questioned her. She wanted to tell him that she was studying at a friend's place and lost track of time, but she told him the truth instead: she was at a party. What character trait does Mae BEST demonstrate?

• Humble- She admits to her father that she was wrong to go to the party.

• Imaginative- She fabricates an answer for why she went to the party.

• Honest- She tells the truth to her father even though she wants to lie.

• Mischievous- She is a troublemaker for going to the party.

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After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slid the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.

Marissa is characterized as

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Why is describing characters important?

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tell us who they are. We need to use ​

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Characters

complex

directly

inferences

STEAL

indirectly

Stories

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

• Direct characterization reveals traits through actions.

• Indirect characterization is when characters speak.

• Direct characterization is when the narrator explicitly describes the character.

• Indirect characterization is when the narrator tells the story.

Open Ended

What are some positive character traits you would use to describe Slim? (Include at least 2)

Multiple Choice

What type of character is changed throughout the course of a story?

• round
• flat 
• dynamic

Match

Match the following characters with their description.

• George

• Lennie

• Slim

• Candy

• Curley

Small man who watches out for Lennie

Large slow witted man who loves rabbits

Jerk line skinner who is a field boss

Old swamper with one hand

Son of the boss who is a fighter

• Small man who watches out for Lennie

• Large slow witted man who loves rabbits

• Jerk line skinner who is a field boss

• Old swamper with one hand

• Son of the boss who is a fighter

Match

Does the writer directly or indirectly state the character's traits? Match the following:

• Emily looked at her neighbor, Mr. Winston, and smiled.

• Al was usually silent and moody, and today was no exception.

• Julie was an enthusiastic football coach. She always encouraged us to do our best.

Indirect

Direct

Direct

• Indirect

• Direct

• Direct