Characterization

a character who grows and changes throughout the story

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• dynamic character

• static character

One way readers can analyze indirect characterization is the _______ method.

• S.T.E.E.L

• S.T.E.A.L.

• S.T.A.L.E

• S.T.A.I.R

a fully developed character with many traits

• dynamic character

• static character

• round character

• flat character

Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Select all that apply.)

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effect on others

• Actions

• Looks

Direct characterization is when the author tells us directly what the characters are like. The author may state the character’s traits: “Kareem was a polite, patient boy who always listened to his parents.” Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• “Andy is such a jerk,” his sister sighed.

• Andy was rude and usually didn’t think of other people’s feelings.

• Andy knew he got to the line late but decided to skip ahead anyways.

• “I got here first!” Andy growled at the small child waiting in front of him.

What is characterization?

• The way an author introduces the personalities of characters

• The way an author describes the setting

• The way characters talk

• When readers relate to characters

a character who serves to highlight the main character by having opposite traits; they point out the strengths or weaknesses of the protagonist and are often called a sidekick.

• protagonist

• antagonist

• foil

the act of developing or creating a character

• static character

• characterization

• flat character

• round character

the character who can represent evil in some plots, but who primarily presents obstacles for, and who works against the story's main character in some way

• Dynamic Character

• Round Character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

What is the term for a character who does not change throughout the story?

• Dynamic character

• Static character

• Round character

• Flat character