Characterization

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What is characterization?

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

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as saying '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, speech, and how other characters react to them.

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What does STEAL stand for in characterization?

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STEAL stands for Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks, which are methods to analyze a character.

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What is 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 character trait does being helpful demonstrate?

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Being helpful demonstrates the character trait of being considerate.

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How can you determine a character's traits?

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You can determine a character's traits by analyzing what they say, what they think, and how other characters react to them.

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What character trait does Ms. Cleary demonstrate by fundraising for the orphanage?

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Ms. Cleary demonstrates the character trait of being determined.

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

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A character's actions reveal their motivations, values, and personality traits.

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What role do other characters play in characterization?

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Other characters can provide insight into a character's traits through their reactions and interactions.