Characterization

In indirect characterization....

• the writer describes the character

• the character's personality is directly described by the author

• the writer reveals the character through STEAL

• the character is not shown

In direct characterization....

• the writer doesn't care how you learn about the character

• the writer reveals the character through STEAL

• the writer describes the character

• the character is forward

What does STEAL stand for?

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

• Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

• Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on audience, Actions, and Looks

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "He glanced at her face - her eyes, which were honey brown, and her nose, which crinkled when she smiled."

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

• Both

• None

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "But I am so much more than that! I am a musician, and a swimmer, and a person able to make my own decisions."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Both

• None

Read the passage and determine what type of characterization is being used: "Mark stomped to his room and slammed the door. Everything seemed so unfair.

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Intrinsic Motivation

• Extrinsic Motivation

Read the passage and determine what type of characterization is being used: "After rolling up his sleeve, the man's arm had several tattoos on his arm that revealed his affiliation to a certain group."

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Intrinsic Motivation

• Extrinsic Motivation

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

• protagonist
• antagonist
• plankton
• villian

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The definition of a Dynamic Character is

• a charcter that stands out in the story

• shows only one character trait
• character does not change throughout the story
• character develops and grows during the story

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart?
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect On Others
• Actions