Characterization
When the author tells you the trait.
What is direct characterization?
This many parts are on the plot map.
What is 6?
The __________ feels the mood.
What is the reader?
My back pack weighs a million pounds.
What is hyperbole?
The writing strategy that helps with a 2 point response.
What is BRACECES.
When the author shows you a trait.
What is indirect characterization?
This part of the plot map includes the setting, characters and background info.
What is exposition?
The _____________ creates the tone.
What is author?
We're all in the same boat.
That's an idiom!
The author shows characterization in many ways.
What is a restate?
What character trait is shown here: Anna was always waving at people, introducing herself and making new friends.
What is friendly?
This part of the plot is shown here: Ronny hated training or practicing but he thought he would just get ahead because he wanted to. He wanted it more than anyone else. He didn't need to go to practice with the team.
Conflict: Man Vs. Man
This mood is shown here: With a swish of the wand, her raggedy clothes transformed and shimmered into a beautiful, sparkling ball gown.
What is magical?
Would you like to buy a pre-owned vehicle?
What is Euphemism
In the novel, "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis a young boy is searching for his family during the Great Depression.
What is Background info?
The acronym used to remember what to consider when determining a character's trait?
What is S.T.E.A.L.?
This part of the plot map is shown here: When the slowest kid on the team passed Ronny the other day, he realized he needed to put effort it. Race day came. He was ready. Ronny won 2nd place in a very exciting and close race.
What is the climax?
Specific words from the author highlight the magical tone: With a swish of the wand, her raggedy clothes transformed and shimmered into a beautiful, sparkling ball gown.
What are "swish of the wand" and "transformed"
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
The author shows characterization indirectly.
S.T.E.A.L. stands for this.
What is speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions and looks?
This part of the plot map is shown here: Meet Ronny. He's got a lot of hopes and dreams, but video games come first. He lives with his family in Southern California where Ronny is a cross country star.
What is exposition?
What mood is shown here: The buzz of the bees and rustle of the wind grew louder and louder. The dark, grey clouds swelled and joined forming a cyclone. It was all over for the poor citizens of Port Smith.
What is scary? nerve-wracking? ominous?
Give an example of an idiom.
It's raining cats and dogs
Barking up the wrong tree
Under the weather
This shows the author using indirect characterization because the main character's actions and words make it clear to the reader that she is friendly.
What is explain?