Characterization

Characterization is _______.

• How characters in a story are categorized.

• How writers reveal the personality of a character.

• How characters are made.

How many types of characterization are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which is a type of characterization?

• invasive

• direct

• inconclusive

Which of these is a type of characterization?

• indirect

• reasoned

• unfulfilled

This acronym helps remind us of how authors indirectly communicate characterization.

• R.A.C.E.

• S.T.E.A.L.

Direct characterization is

• When the author shows things and hints at a character's personality.

• When an author directly tells what a character's personality is.

Indirect characterization is

• When the author shows things and hints at a character's personality.

• When an author directly tells what a character's personality is.

Direct or Indirect characterization?

"He was the last to arrive, as usual."

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Direct or Indirect characterization?

"They were helpful, always willing to do needed tasks."

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Direct or Indirect characterization?

"It wasn't surprising to see him wearing a cowboy hat."

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization