Characterization

The detective was tall, with brown hair and an angry look permanently engraved on his face.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Kate is happy; she walked around all day with a smile.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Sarah stomped into the room, looked around, and gave a long sigh.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

The "bad guy" in a book. The person or thing that works against the main character.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Motivation

The main character in a book. This person is the person we are following and the person we mainly pull for.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Motivation

A character who changes as the book goes on is which type?

• Round Character

• Flat Character

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

A character who stays the same all through the book is which type?

• Round Character

• Flat Character

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

A character who is well developed and we know a great deal about is said to be a __________________?

• Round Character

• Flat Character

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

A character who we do not know much about is said to be a ________________________?

• Round Character

• Flat Character

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?

• Taking things that don't belong to you

• Direct Characterization

• Silly teal eels eat lasagna

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks