Characterization Lesson

What does Zaroff say to show that he places little value on human life?

• “But I think I can show you that your scruples are quite ill founded.”

• “Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong.”

• “Why should I not use my gift? If I wish to hunt, why should I not?”

• “...a thoroughbred horse or hound is worth more than a score of them.”

An author may use dialogue to provide the reader with

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Direct development

• Indirect development

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." "You'll have a cocktail, Mr. Rainsford," he suggested. The cocktail was surpassingly good; and, Rainsford noted, the table appointments were of the finest—the linen, the crystal, the silver, the china. They were eating borsch, the rich, red soup with whipped cream so dear to Russian palates. Half apologetically General Zaroff said, "We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here. Please forgive any lapses. We are well off the beaten track, you know. Do you think the champagne has suffered from its long ocean trip?" The details of this excerpt show that Zaroff wants to appear

• civilized

• educated

• helpful

• trustworthy

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." Again Rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. The door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and Rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. The first thing Rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man Rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. In his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at Rainsford's heart. The details of this excerpt show that Rainsford sees Ivan as a(n) _____________________ individual.

• hospitable

• educated

• alarming

• revolting

This form of characterization requires you, the reader, to make inferences.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Central Idea or Theme

• Telling vs. Showing

Mrs. Morris looked helplessly at the 2nd grader in front of her. Bryce was a ticking time bomb - one minute content, the next exploding in rage. He was moody, needy yet isolated, and required much more than Mrs. Morris could give him. This is an example of (a)   .

• round characterization

• static characterization

• dynamic characterization

• flat characterization

This is the happiest cat I've ever seen. I've tried to make her mad and she just doesn't care. Smiles all the time. This is an example of ​ (a)   .

• flat characterization

• round characterization

• static characterization

• dynamic characterization

"You're different," Aliyah admitted, the bitterness of the truth settling in. "And not in a good way. You're cruel now." This is an example of (a)   .

• static characterization

• dynamic characterization

• flat characterization

• round characterization

She was a gorgeous freckled red-head

• Direct

• Indirect

In the movie Shrek, his best friend is a friendly grey donkey. Donkey has two long hears, and big teeth. He is always smiling.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization