Transcript Characterization

Bell Ringer
Directions
Week 10 Variety
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plan, and summary. We’ll
review them in a moment
before turning them in.
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 Complete the Week 9 Quiz
and turn in to the class inbox.
 Copy down the Week 10 List.
Colors will vary (prefix
purple, suffix scarlet [red,]
roots brown)
Housekeeping
 Create Week 10 Variety vocab. cards (prefixes purple,
suffixes scarlet [red,] and roots brown) and study for
the Quiz on 11/18 (A) & 11/19 (B)
 NO SAT Questions
 Bring LIT BOOK to the next class
 Review brochure summaries
Characterization Cornell
Notes
Ms. Stafford
Smithfield High School
Objectives
 LA.6.2.1.2 - locate and analyze the elements of plot
structure, including character development in a
variety of fiction
 I will be able to…
 Define characterization
 Distinguish between direct and indirect characterization
 List methods for characterization appropriate to a variety
of examples
 Determine the difference between feelings and character
traits.
What is Characterization?
 Characterization - the methods by which a writer
creates people in a story so that they seem actually to
exist. These methods bring characters to life and thus
give the story depth and texture.
Flat or Round?
 Flat: a one-dimensional character that embodies one
or two qualities, ideas, or traits that can be easily
described
 Round: a more fully-developed character; this
character is complex, has more depth, and can be
difficult to summarize
Static or Dynamic?
 Static: a character who does not change throughout
the story
 Dynamic: a character who undergoes some kind of
change because of the action of the plot
Direct vs. Indirect
 Direct Characterization: when the author directly
states a character's traits
 Indirect Characterization: when an author tells us
what a character looks like, does, and says and how
other characters react to him or her. It is up to the
reader to draw conclusions about the character based
on this indirect information
 Foil: a character who acts by contrasting another
character, revealing that character’s distinct qualities
Characterization Chant
Teacher:
What is indirect characterization?
All:
What the character says
What the character does
What the character thinks
What the character feels
What other people say about the character
…and appearance
Feelings vs. Traits
Feelings
A character’s emotional response to the
actions around them.
Examples:
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Shocked
Traits
Traits tell us who the character is and are
usually seen through action.
Examples:
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Confident
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Optimistic
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Caring
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Bossy
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Independent
Exhausted
Worried
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Anxious
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Regretful
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Inconsiderate
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Proud
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Patient
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Annoyed