Characterization

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and qualities of a character in a story.

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True or False: Characters can only be humans.

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False

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as stating 'Kareem was a polite, patient boy.'

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters react to them.

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Give an example of direct characterization.

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An example of direct characterization is: 'Andy was rude and usually didn’t think of other people’s feelings.'

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a character, such as being brave, kind, or cowardly.

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How can an author show a character's feelings?

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An author can show a character's feelings through their thoughts, dialogue, and actions.

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What does it mean when a character is described as 'cowardly'?

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A cowardly character is one who shows a lack of courage or is easily frightened.

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What is the significance of a character's actions in characterization?

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A character's actions provide insight into their personality and can reveal their traits without the author explicitly stating them.

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What role do other characters play in characterization?

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Other characters can provide reactions or opinions about a character, which helps to reveal that character's traits.

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