characterization

Direct or Indirect Characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

What options are examples of direct characterization about Patrick (physical traits, clothing)

• He always wears green an purple shorts.

• His best friend is spongebob.

• He is a big, fat, pink starfish.

• He doesn't like squidward.

What is characterization?

• Character traits

• What a character says and thinks

• The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.

• What a character looks like and what are his actions

What is indirect characterization?

• The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

• The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

What is direct characterization?

• The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

• The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

• direct

• indirect

The character who prevents the protagonist from reaching his/her goal.

• protagonist

• antagonist

• main character

The character you usually cheer for in the story.

• protagonist

• antagonist

This character is realistic and created well.

• Flat character

• Round character

Does a dynamic character change throughout the story?

• Yes

• No