Characterization Techniques and Analysis

The video tutorial explains how to write a characterization by focusing on the 'what' and 'how' aspects. It guides viewers on decoding tasks, understanding direct and indirect characterization, and structuring their writing. The video also highlights common mistakes and provides tips for effective characterization writing.

What is the primary focus of the video?

• How to write a summary

• How to write a characterization

• How to write a narrative

• How to write a dialogue

What should a characterization describe about a character?

• Only the character's relationships

• What the character is like and how the author creates this impression

• Only the character's actions

• Only the character's appearance

What does the 'what' in characterization refer to?

• The character's past

• The character's appearance and personality

• The character's dreams

• The character's future actions

What does the 'how' in characterization focus on?

• How the character's actions affect the plot

• How the author uses words to create an impression

• How the character interacts with others

• How the character's background is revealed

What is the first step in writing a characterization?

• Analyzing the plot

• Gathering quotes

• Decoding the task

• Writing the conclusion

When the task is to 'Characterize John', what is the focus?

• On John's future

• On John's relationships

• On what John is like

• On how John affects the plot

What should you do if the task is to analyze how the author portrays a character?

• Focus only on the character's actions

• Only describe the character's appearance

• Focus on both 'what' and 'how'

• Ignore the author's techniques

What should you do if the task is to analyze how a character's traits are presented?

• Focus only on the character's actions

• Only describe the character's appearance

• Focus on both 'what' and 'how'

• Ignore the author's techniques

What should you do if the task is to analyze how the author portrays a character?

• Focus only on the character's actions

• Focus on both 'what' and 'how'

• Ignore the author's techniques

• Only describe the character's appearance

What should you gather information about for characterization?

• The character's hobbies

• The character's future plans

• The character's favorite food

• The character's outward appearance, behavior, and relationships