Characterization

what is characterization?

• the creation or construction of a fictional character.

• a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

• the characters in a story

• how the characters act

why is characterization important?

• cause it helps develop characters

• it describes the characters

• a crucial part of making a story compelling

• if there are no characters the story would not function

what would the characterization of Cinderella be?

• a beautiful girl with kindness, politeness, gentleness, patience and grace because despite the rude treatment she gets around her house

• really rude and mean to her sisters

• a static character

• a dynamic character

If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.

• an emotion at a specific point in time
• personality
• appearance

Which is NOT a character trait?

• bossy
• scared
• responsible
• shy

Tags

TEKS.ELA.E3.6B

TEKS.ELA.E4.6B

TEKS.ELA.LG.2G

TEKS.ELA.8.7A

TEKS.ELA.7.7B

What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly.  She was off beat and missed several moves.

• passionate
• nervous
• tired
• bored

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

The character, thing, or event which is opposing the main character is...

• protagonist
• antagonist
• plankton
• villian

What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly.  She was off beat and missed several moves.

• passionate
• nervous
• tired
• bored

What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.

• selfish
• sneaky
• thrifty
• rude

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6