The reader must infer character traits based on a character's actions

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Dynamic character

• Static character

Characters are motivated by something within themselves: pleasure, enjoyment, interest, knowledge, pride

• Intrinsic motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

Characters are motivated by some type of physical, outward reward

• Intrinsic motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

Characters only show one or two character traits

• Round

• Flat

• Static

• Dynamic

Characters show many different parts of their personalities

• Round

• Flat

• Static

• Dynamic

Character that changes in a significant way over the story

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

• Round

Character that does not change over the course of a story

• Flat

• Round

• Static

• Dynamic

Information about a character is stated explicitly

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Flat Character

• Round Character

What does the S in STEAL stand for?

• Speech

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

What does the T in STEAL stand for?

• Thoughts

• Touch

• Talking

• Tone