Characterization
Words that describe who a character is and can be used to describe a character’s personality are called...
Character Traits
How many types of POV are there?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
An extreme exaggeration. Example: “I could eat a horse”
Hyperbole
The best definition of theme is...
A) An object/thing that represents or stands for a bigger idea.
B) The most important message in a story. It usually reveals something about life or human nature.
C) The overall feeling that a text evokes in the reader.
B) The most important message in a story. It usually reveals something about life or human nature.
“Charles” by Shirley Jackson is about…
A boy named Laurie who enters kindergarten, causes a whole lot of trouble and lies to his parents about it.
The way an author reveals who a character is. It can be shown in a character’s thoughts, words, actions, feelings, and more. This is called...
Characterization
The snowflakes were coming down in blankets. Heather tightened her scarf. It didn't keep her warm, but without it she would be freezing.
What POV is this?
Third Person
Describes something by making reference to something else. Example: “She has a Mona Lisa smile”.
Allusion
The overall feeling that a text evokes in the reader. It is created by the author’s setting, imagery and word choice.
Mood
“Antaeus” by Borden Deal is about…
A boy named TJ who moves to the North and misses his old home in Alabama.
What are the two types of characterization, and how are they different?
Indirect and direct characterization.
Direct characterization is the way an author or another character within the story describes or reveals a character. (through straightforward and descriptive adjectives)
Indirect is the process of describing a character using their thoughts, actions, and dialogue. An author will guide the reader to make their own conclusions about a character.
It was a dark and windy night when the traveller came to our door. At first we were afraid to open the door, but he kept knocking...
What POV is this?
First Person
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile is a comparison using the words “like” or “as”.
A metaphor is a comparison that does not use "like" or "as".
An object/thing that represents or stands for a bigger idea.
Symbol/Symbolism
"Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto is about…
A boy named Victor who has a crush on a girl and will do anything to get her attention and approval.
Jane was a beautiful young girl. She had golden hair and blue eyes, which made her stand out from the rest. Though she was beautiful, it was her affectionate personality that drew people to her. Jane was the most forgiving, hopeful, and imaginative person in town.
What type of characterization is this?
Direct Characterization
Do not try to climb out of rides while they are in operation. Only eat in designated areas. Follow these simple rules and you should have a great time.
What POV is this?
Second Person
An expression that means something other than what the words say/mean. Example: “He spilled the beans”.
Idiom
The reason for a character to do something, go somewhere, find something, fix something, etc.
Character motivation
“Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan is about…
A girl named Amy who feels ashamed of her family and her favorite foods because she wants to impress a boy.
Jeff walked up to Earl and took Earl’s sandwich right off of his plate. He took a bite, smirked at Earl, and made sure to chew nice and slow. Once he was done with his bite, he returned Earl’s sandwich to the plate, shrugged and walked away. As he walked away Jeff yelled back to Earl “that’s what you get for not letting me copy the homework!”.
What type of characterization is this?
Indirect Characterization
What are the pronouns used for each of the POVs?
1st: I, me, my, mine, us, we, ours
2nd: you, your, you're
3rd: he, she, they, them, etc
The use of figurative language to evoke a sensory experience or create a picture with words for a reader.Appeals to a reader’s senses of sight, taste, smell, touch, and sound.
Imagery
Making conclusions about characters using what you have read, what you have observed, and what you already know.
Inference
“The Naming of Names” by Ray Bradbury is about…
A man named Harry and his family move to Mars to get away from the war on Earth.