Characterization
What is the definition of characterization in fiction literature?
Characterization is how the author builds unique, individual characters in a story.
What is the definition of conflict in fiction literature?
Conflict is the problems or struggles a character is trying to overcome in a story.
What is the definition of theme in fiction literature?
What are five important parts of characterization? (Think STEAL)
S - Speech
T - Thoughts & Feelings
E - Effect on others
A - Actions
L - Looks
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
What makes a good theme statement?
A good theme statement includes both a topic and a universal idea / message related to that topic.
Identify what kind of characterization the following passage is an example of:
"Prepare yourself peasant, for I am about to give you a master-class performance of what it means to be the REAL dark knight king!"
Speech
Jinu is torn between wanting to help Rumi do what's right (protecting human souls from demons) and obeying Gwi-ma's evil demands in order to forget his past trauma.
Internal conflict - Jinu is struggling with what's right and wrong inside himself. The outcome is something he can control, because his decision will ultimately determine the outcome of events.
Identify the topic(s) and universal message in the following theme statement:
Clinging onto hope can help one through difficult and uncertain situations.
Topic - Hope
Universal idea / Message: clinging onto it (hope) can help one through difficult and uncertain situations.
Imagine Ms. T is a character in a fictional story.
Give an example of one of Ms. T's speech, thoughts/feelings, effect on others, actions, or looks that reveals a little bit about what kind of person she is. Be sure to EXPLAIN what that part of STEAL shows about Ms. T!
Answers will vary :)
Think about your favorite book, movie, TV show, or other literary work.
What is the main conflict? Is this conflict internal or external? Explain.
Answers will vary :)
Come up with a theme statement that has to do with the topic of "perseverance."
(HINT: What is a universal idea or message that can be said about perseverance?)
Ms. T's example:
Perseverance can help one overcome any obstacle or challenge.