Characterization Characters are the people or animals in a story. The main character is the person...
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- Characters are the people or animals in a story. The main
character is the person at the center of the story. Example:
Rikki-tikki-tavi is the main character. Supporting characters have
smaller parts in the story. Examples: Nag and Darzee.
Characterization is the way that writers describe characters to
make them seem real to readers. What is characterization?
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- Direct Characterization Direct characterization is when the
author tells you directly about the character. Examples: Old Luther
was the meanest cuss in five counties. Little Posy was barely half
the size of the other orphans, but she had pluck. Captain: Who
lives in a pineapple under the sea? Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
Captain: Absorbent and yellow and porous is he. Kids: Sponge Bob
Square Pants!
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- Indirect Characterization Indirect characterization is when the
author shows you what a character is like by revealing character
traits through the response of other characters to character in
question. Through the thoughts, comments, words or actions of other
characters, the reader draws a conclusion about the character.
PlanktonPlankton: That naive cube! How long must I suffer this?
Karen: You're not letting him get away, are you? Can't you see?
This is the perfect opportunity for revenge. Plankton: Elaborate.
Karen: Befriend the SpongeBob, then, when the timing is just right,
take the Krabby Patty. Plankton: Take the Krabby Patty. Karen: Get
moving, genius. Don't let him get away. Karen Plankton Karen
Plankton Karen What do we learn about Sponge Bob from Plankton and
his wifes conversation?
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- Methods of Indirect Characterization: STEAL! 1.Speech: What
does the character say, and how is it spoken? 2.Thoughts and
feelings: What do the characters thoughts reveal? 3.Effect on Other
characters reactions: What do the others think about this
character? What do they say about the character? How do they act
toward the character? 4.Action: How does the character behave?
5.Looks or appearance: What does the character look like? How does
the character dress?
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- Motivation Motive: the reason for a characters behavior.
Characters are often motivated by basic human needs such as the
need for food, shelter or love. Sometimes motivation comes from
strong feelings such as love, anger or jealousy. It may also come
from peer pressure.