Point of View/ Characterization

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Point of View/Characterization

• Review for Test
• Tomorrow

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The central character in the story is

• The protagonist

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The antagonist is

• The character in direct conflict with the
  protagonist

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A character with only one character trait is
called a _______ character.

• FLAT

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A character who changes throughout a story is
called

• DYNAMIC

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A character with multiple character traits is
called a ______ character.
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Giving the thoughts or feeling of just one
character is called

• 3rd PERSON LIMITED

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The process by which the writer reveals the
personality of a character is called __________

• CHARACTERIZATION

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This type of characterization occurs when a
character does something that shows a character
trait.

• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION through ACTION

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This characterization occurs when one character
says something about another character in a story.

• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION through AFFECT ON OTHER
  CHARACTERS

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This type of characterization occurs when the
character traits are stated by the narrator.

• DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

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This point of view reveals the thoughts and
feelings of more than one character.

• 3rd PERSON OMNISCIENT

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Which is written in 3rd omniscient?

• Henry owns a blue poison dart frog. He carries
  it to school every day.
• B. Henry doesnt know how to take care of the
  frog. His mother is frustrated with him.
• C. Henry loves to play with his pet frog. His
  mother keeps it locked up when hes not home.

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Which is written in 1st person?

• Stella always comes to visit. She and I are
  best friends, adds her cousin.
• Stella always comes to visit. She gets so
  excited to see the new toys in the play room.
• C. Stella always comes to visit. She likes to
  use our new play room every time.

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Which is written in 3rd Limited?

• Mr. Mendelsohn sat in the lobby holding on to his
  ice cream cake box. He was concerned about it
  melting. The receptionist asked for his name.
• B. Mr. Mendelsohn was worried about the ice
  cream melting. The receptionist thought it
  looked tasty.
• C. Mr. Mendelsohn sat holding an ice cream cake.
  The receptionist looked over at him.

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Name 6 3rd person pronouns

• He
• She
• It
• They
• Them
• Him
• Her
• Their
• His
• Hers

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Name 6 1st person pronouns

• I
• Me
• My
• Us
• Our
• We
• Mine
• Ours

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CHARACTERIZATION

• In the next story, your answers must either be
• DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• Or
• INDIRECT through
• Speech
• Thoughts
• Actions
• Effect on other characters

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The Row Boat

• Starring
• Captain Bob
• Abraham
• Abigail

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• There once was a tiny row boat that left one
  beautiful morning. Little did the crew know that
  this trip was going to be less than relaxing.

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• Once out to sea, the little boat sprang a leak.

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Name the type of characterization

• The water began to leak into the little boat.
  The only one who could save them now was Captain
  Bob. He was very intelligent when it came to
  sailing. He knew all the ins and outs of the
  boat and how it worked.
• DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

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• The two other people on board were named Abraham
  and Abigail. Abraham was known for panicking in
  stressful situations. Abigail was known for
  being selfish.
• DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

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• Captain Bob urged everyone to stay calm stating,
  I promise I will get you out of this dangerous
  situation.
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH SPEECH

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• Abraham screamed, ITS OVER! Were goin down!
  Abigail stated, Ill use you as a floatation
  device if I need to resort to it!
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH SPEECH

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• Captain Bob quickly began to plug the hole in the
  boat with anything available.
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH ACTIONS

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• Abraham continued to shiver and shake and
  whimper.
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH ACTIONS

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• Abigail crawled to the only spot left on the boat
  that didnt have standing water in it.
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH ACTIONS

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How is Abraham characterized in the following?

• Captain Bob impatiently exclaimed, Stop being
  such a big baby, Abraham! Help me out here!
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH AFFECT

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• Abraham replied, Well, I am too cold and
  (sniff,sniff) wet to do anything. Abigail took
  the only dry spot left to sit.
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH SPEECH or
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH EFFECT on other characters

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• Captain Bob tried looking throughout the entire
  boat. Then, at the last possible moment he
  noticed something behind Abrahams ear.
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH ACTIONS

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• It was a piece of gum. Abraham stated, Oh that,
  I always save my gum in case I need it later.
  Abraham felt like Captain Bob should mind his own
  business.
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH THOUGHTS AFFECT

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• Captain Bob sloshed through the water and ripped
  the gum out from behind Abrahams ear.
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH ACTIONS

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• As Abigail climbed on top of Abraham, Captain Bob
  pressed the gum into the hole in the boat. They
  were saved (for now)!
• INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
• THROUGH ACTIONS

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Total Your Points!