Direct/Indirect Characterization
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Define indirect characterization.
How the author shows the character's personality or physical appearance without telling.
This is the turning point of the story.
The hero or main character of the main story.
Protagonist
Define direct characterization.
What the author states or tells directly about a character
This is when you are introduced to the characters and setting of a story.
Exposition
The villain or person who opposes the protagonist is known as this.
With indirect characterization the reader has to ________ the characteristic the author is trying to relay. Fill in the blank.
Infer
This is when the conflict is being resolved.
Resolution
What are the two main types of conflict? Give an example of each.
Internal and External
Character traits describe a characters inner qualities. ex. Savannah jumped around the room in excitement.
Physical attributes describe the outward qualities or appearance of a character. ex. Kevin had brown hair and wore glasses.
This is when the conflict has been introduced and the story is gaining intensity.
Rising Action