1a - Week 1 PW

a trait that shows the characters personality. We learn this based on what the character says, does, thinks and feels.

Example: BRAVE

• Character Trait/Personality Trait

• Physical Trait

a trait that you can physically see on a character

Example: BROWN HAIR

• Physical Trait

• Personality Trait

when the author comes right out and directly TELLS us that the character is a certain way

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

is when the author is less direct about the character and SHOWS us that the character is a certain way. We then have to decide how we feel about that characters actions.

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

where the story takes place. The surroundings in which an event takes place.

• theme

• setting

• character traits

• figurative language

words or phrases that are used in a non-literal way for particular effect.

We use this for DRAMATIC EFFECT!

• figurative language

• character traits

• characterization

• theme

A kind of figurative language – when you compare two unlike things using like or as.

• simile

• metaphor

A kind of figurative language – when you compare two things stating one thing IS another.

• metaphor

• simile

I am as slow as a sloth

is an example...

• simile

• metaphor

I am a sloth on the football field.

• metaphor

• simile