Characterization & Character Types

What is characterization?

• the process by which an author introduces a character’s traits and personality to the reader

• indicating a character's traits without explicitly describing them

• what a character is like by directly stating their physical appearance and personality traits

• A character who is not involved in the plot of the story

What is the purpose of characterization?

• to help add "fluff" to a story

• to provide a story with an interesting subject

• to help readers distinguish between characters in a text

• to help build a connection between the characters and the reader

What is direct characterization?

• the process by which an author introduces a character’s traits and personality to the reader

• indicating a character's traits without explicitly describing them

• what a character is like by directly stating their physical appearance and personality traits

• A character who is not involved in the plot of the story

What is indirect characterization?

• the process by which an author introduces a character’s traits and personality to the reader

• indicating a character's traits without explicitly describing them

• what a character is like by directly stating their physical appearance and personality traits

• A character who is not involved in the plot of the story

What acronym can we use to help us identify indirect characterization

• MEAL

• REAL

• STEAL

• APPEAL

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?

• Speaker

• Speech

• Subject

• Subjective

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?

• Thoughts

• Temptations

• Trials

• Tribulations

What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?

• Emotions

• Empathy

• Efficacy

• Effect on Others

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?

• Actions

• Ambitions

• Affect on Others

• Ability

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?

• Love

• Looks

• Likes

• Livelihood