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Title: CHARACTERIZATION


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CHARACTERIZATION
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WHAT IS CHARACTERIZATION?
  • Characterization is the way an author develops
    characters in a story. Sometimes authors use
    direct characterization, where they directly tell
    the reader what a character is like. Other times
    they use indirect characterization, where they
    give the reader hints or clues about a character
    through the way the character acts in different
    situations.

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Direct Characterization
  • Direct characterization is when the author
    TELLS the audience what the personality of the
    character is.
  • Example The patient boy and quiet girl were
    both at the game.
  • The author is telling us that the boy is patient
    and the girl is kind.

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Indirect Characterization
  • Indirect characterization is when the author
    SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the
    character.
  • There are FIVE different methods of indirect
    characterization speech, thoughts, effect on
    other characters, actions, and looks. (STEAL)

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S.T.E.A.L.
  • Speech - What does the character say? How does
    the character speak?
  • Thoughts - What is revealed through the
    characters private thoughts and feelings?
  • Effect (on others) - What is revealed through the
    characters effect on other people? How do other
    characters feel or behave in reaction to the
    character?
  • Actions - What does the character do? How does
    the character behave?
  • Looks - What does the character look like? How
    does the character dress?

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Indirect Characterization
  • Speech- What does the character say? How does the
    character speak?
  • Example Hey, we can have lots of fun at camp
    this summer! I love being outside!
  • This shows us the character is upbeat and
    happy.

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Indirect Characterization
  • Thoughts- What is revealed through the
    characters thoughts and feelings?
  • Example I wish it would stop raining. I am tired
    of sitting inside!
  • This shows us the character is not happy about
    the situation.

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Indirect Characterization
  • Effect on Others- What is revealed through the
    characters effect on other people? How do other
    characters feel or behave in reaction to the
    character?
  • Example The boy glared at his sister as she ate
    his dessert.
  • This shows us that the character is upset about
    his sisters behavior and inability to think of
    others.

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Indirect Characterization
  • Actions- What does the character do? How does the
    character behave?
  • Example The girl rode the lawn mower through the
    house and into the garage.
  • This shows us the girl is not concerned with
    rules or safety.

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Indirect Characterization
  • Looks- What does the character look like? How
    does the character dress?
  • Example The little girl left the game with
    slumped shoulders and a frown on her face.
  • This shows us the little girl is not enjoying
    herself and is upset.

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The Difference
  • Remember, the difference between direct
    characterization and indirect characterization is
    TELLING versus SHOWING!
  • Indirect characterizations are like clues
    about the characters. There is no mystery with
    direct characterization because the author tells
    us the information we need to know!

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DIRECT OR INDIRECT?
  • DECIDE WHETHER EACH SENTENCE IS DIRECT OR
    INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

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CHARACTERIZATION PRACTICE
  • CONNOR WAS FEELING DEPRESSED.
  • Direct Characterization
  • I LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE! SHIRLEY EXCLAIMED.
  • Indirect Speech This reveals Shirley is
    outgoing and not afraid to meet new people.
  • MRS. JESSUP IS ALWAYS PUNCTUAL AND PREPARED.
  • Direct characterization
  • JACKSON SMILED AND WAVED AT HIS CLASSMATES.
  • Indirection Actions This reveals Jackson is
    friendly, warm-hearted and happy to see his
    classmates.
  • JESSICAS OUTLOOK ON LIFE IS ALWAYS CHEERFUL
  • Direct characterization
  • SEAN NEVER DOES WHAT I ASK HIM TO DO HES
    LAZY, SEANS FATHER COMPLAINED.
  • Direct characterization because the author TELLS
    us Sean is lazy.
  • Indirect characterization about Seans father
    This reveals Seans father is annoyed or
    disappointed in his son. (Speech)
  • ILL NEVER MAKE THE TEAM. I AM JUST NOT GOOD
    ENOUGH, TREVOR THOUGHT.
  • Indirection This reveals that Trevor feels he
    is not athletic enough and perhaps has a low
    self-esteem. (Thoughts)

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MATCH DESCRIPTION TRAIT
  • HELPFUL
  • NERVOUS
  • SAD
  • FRUSTATED
  • NANCY TRIED OVER AND OVER TO SOLVE THE MATH
    PROBLEM, BUT SHE SUDDENLY CRUMPLED UP THE
    WORKSHEET AND THREW IT IN THE TRASHCAN.
  • DERRICK OFFERED TO CARRY HIS NEIGHBORS GROCERIES
    INTO HER HOUSE
  • THE SMALL CHILDS FACE WAS COVERED WITH TEARS AS
    HE SOBBED ENDLESSLY.
  • AS KAREN SAT IN THE WAITING ROOM, SHE BIT HER
    NAILS AND WIGGLED HER LEG UNCONTROLLABLY.
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