Characterization

Why is it important to study character?

• Characters help the reader connect to and engage with the story

• Characters make the story longer

• characters only exist in novels

• Characters do not influence the plot

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

Characters typically:

• Ignore the plot

• Advance the conflict 

• Have no impact on the story 

• Always remain the same

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

Characters can teach the reader about:

• The historical context of the story.

• The author’s life.

• The emotional condition.

• How to write better stories.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.9

What is the role of the protagonist?

• The character who always loses.

• The main character or one of the major characters in a story.

• A character with no personality.

• A character who supports the antagonist.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

The antagonist is:

• The character who helps the protagonist.

• The character who struggles with or opposes the protagonist.

• The main character of the story.

• A background character.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

A static (flat) character is:

• One who undergoes significant change.

• One who has multiple complex traits.

• One who does not change throughout the story.

• A character who is not important.

A Dynamic (round) is:

• One who undergoes significant change.

• One who has multiple complex traits.

• One who does not change throughout the story.

• A character who is not important.

Which of the following best describes a stock character?

• A character who undergoes significant change throughout the story.

• A character who is fully developed with complex emotions and motivations.

• A stereotypical character who is easily recognizable and serves a specific role.

• A character who challenges societal norms and rules.

Direct characterization occurs when the writer _________ tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

• Directly

• indirectly

Indirect characterization occurs when the writer _________ reveals the personality of the characters by showing the reader.

• Indirectly

• directly