Comprehending Texts Review

What type of characterization is this?

Ways you can describe the character by looking at them. These attributes include: hair and color, height and weight, skin color, eye color, age, clothing, texture of character, etc.

• Physical

• Speech/Dialogue/Actions

• Other’s Opinions/Beliefs/ Actions Towards Our Character

• Inner Thoughts/ Emotions/Feelings

What type of characterization is this?

The way others interact with the character (or view the character) can give insight into the thoughts of and traits of that character.

• Physical

• Speech/Dialogue/Actions

• Other’s Opinions/Beliefs/ Actions Towards Our Character

• Inner Thoughts/ Emotions/Feelings

What type of characterization is this?

When characters speak, the audience makes inferences about them. We can be the judge of their actions.

• Physical

• Speech/Dialogue/Actions

• Other’s Opinions/Beliefs/ Actions Towards Our Character

• Inner Thoughts/ Emotions/Feelings

What type of characterization is this?

The way a character thinks and feels about what’s happening around them helps us label their character traits. Internal thoughts: Traits that can be inferred by what the character says, does, or thinks.

• Physical

• Speech/Dialogue/Actions

• Other’s Opinions/Beliefs/ Actions Towards Our Character

• Inner Thoughts /Emotions /Feelings

What type of characterization is this?

The author explicitly tells us specific aspects and characteristics about the character.

• Antagonist

• Direct

• Protagonist

• Indirect

What type of characterization is this?

The character or force in conflict with the main character or protagonist. Often the “villain” of the story.

• Antagonist

• Direct

• Protagonist

• Indirect

What type of characterization is this?

We implicitly learn about characters from what they say, what they do, and what others say about them.

• Antagonist

• Direct

• Protagonist

• Indirect

What type of characterization is this?

The main character in a literary work. Often the “hero” of the story.

• Antagonist

• Direct

• Protagonist

• Indirect

What type of character is this?

A character who does not change.

• Antagonist

• Static

• Protagonist

• Dynamic

What type of characterization is this?

The main character in a literary work. Often the “hero” of the story.

• Antagonist

• Direct

• Protagonist

• Indirect