Character Analysis Writing Techniques

Mrs. Lambert guides students through writing a character analysis. The tutorial covers creating a topic sentence, finding synonyms, providing evidence with context, explaining the evidence, and concluding the analysis. Using Katniss from 'The Hunger Games' as an example, students learn to organize their thoughts using shaping sheets and transition words, ultimately compiling their analysis into a coherent paragraph.

What is the main purpose of a character analysis?

• To summarize the entire story

• To critique the author's writing style

• To list all characters in a book

• To help someone understand a character in a story

What tool is suggested to help organize your character analysis writing?

• A thesaurus

• A dictionary

• Shaping sheets

• A grammar guide

What should be included in the topic sentence of a character analysis?

• The author's biography

• A summary of the entire book

• The book's title, author, and character trait

• The character's favorite color

Why is it important to find synonyms for the character trait?

• To show off vocabulary skills

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid repetition and add depth

• To make the analysis longer

What is the first step in providing evidence for a character trait?

• Describing the author's writing style

• Listing all character traits

• Including context for the evidence

• Quoting the entire book

What should be included in a direct quotation for evidence?

• A citation with the author's last name and page number

• The book's publication date

• A summary of the book

• The character's full name

How should transition words be used in the explanation section?

• To summarize the book

• To start every sentence

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To list character traits

What is the purpose of the conclusion in a character analysis?

• To introduce a new character

• To restate the character and trait using a synonym

• To summarize the entire book

• To critique the author's style

What is the final step after filling out the shaping sheet?

• Rewriting the entire analysis

• Submitting the sheet as is

• Compiling it into a paragraph form

• Adding more synonyms