Characterization Vocabulary

Define characterization.

• the methods used by an author to portray a character

• someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot

• the characters central to the story

• characters necessary to the story but who play a smaller role

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

_____________ is when a writer reveals traits of a character in a straightforward manner, or through comments made by another character involved with him in the storyline.

• Round Characterization

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Flat Characterization

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

_____________ is when the reader has to deduce for themselves the characteristics of the character by observing his/her thought process, behavior, speech, way of talking, appearance, and manner of communication with other characters, as well as by discerning the response of other characters.

• Static Characterization

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Flat Characterization

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Define a dynamic character.

• someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot

• method of describing a character using direct statements

• someone for whom we see different sides to their personality. They are fully developed by the author

• someone for whom we only see one side to their personality. They are not developed fully by the author.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Define a static character.

• someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot

• method of describing a character using direct statements

• someone for whom we see different sides to their personality. They are fully developed by the author

• one whose personality doesn't change throughout the events in the story's plot.

Define a flat character.

• someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot

• method of describing a character using direct statements

• someone for whom we see different sides to their personality. They are fully developed by the author

• someone for whom we only see one side to their personality. They are not developed fully by the author.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Define a round character.

• someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot

• method of describing a character using direct statements

• someone for whom we see different sides to their personality. They are fully developed by the author

• characters necessary to the story but who play a smaller role

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Define a major character.

• someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot

• method of describing a character using direct statements

• the characters central to the story

• someone for whom we only see one side to their personality. They are not developed fully by the author.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define a minor character.

• characters necessary to the story but who play a smaller role.

• method of describing a character using direct statements

• the characters central to the story

• someone for whom we only see one side to their personality. They are not developed fully by the author.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define character motivation.

• the reason behind a character's behaviors and actions in a given scene or throughout a story

• the reason behind a character’s behaviors and actions in a given scene or throughout a story

• the characters central to the story

• characters necessary to the story but who play a smaller role

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C