Structure
What do you do before writing a characterization?
Gather information on your character by using direct or indirect characterization
True or false: Direct characterization uses feelings and emotions.
False. Direct characterizations DO NOT use feelings! Feelings are temporary, not permanent. Direct characterizations are character traits.
What IS direct characterization? (Definition)
Direct characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: As Mr. Smith walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.
Mr. Smith is dangerous to children
Give an example of indirect characterization using SPEECH. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect characterization.
Indirect using speech: "I hate school. I hate my teachers. I hate my classes." Direct: The character is a negative person.
How do I give evidence to a claim I make?
using quotes from the text (page numbers!!!!)
Direct characterization ________ what the character is like. Indirect characterization ________ what the character is like.
Direct characterization SHOWS what the character is like. Indirect characterization TELLS what the character is like.
What IS indirect characterization? (Definition)
Indirect characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character.
"The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother." Explain what this direct characterization says about the boy and then the girl. Don't think too hard one this one, it's easy!
The boy is patient and the girl is quiet.
Give an example of an indirect characterization using an example of how another character feels about another character.
Stick close to me, Moon Shadow, and don’t be afraid! (p.22)
What is the structure of a characterization? (three parts)
1. introduction 2. main part 3. conclusion
The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
What does STEAL stand for? Is it used in direct or indirect characterization.
S = Speech
T = Talk
E = Effects on other
A = Action
L = Looks
Give a direct characterization of a classmate. Then give an INDIRECT characterization to support your direct characterization!
Ms. Jardine and Klein decide if the answer is right.
Give an example of indirect characterization using ACTION. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect.
Indirect: Joe broke into the store, punched the store clerk in the face, and stole everything in sight. Direct: Joe is hostile and dangerous.
What do I have to bring up in the conclusion?
Summarize what the reader has learned about the character.
Has the character changed/developed or stayed the same?
The little girl stole all her brother's toys little by little. Is this direct or indirect? Why?
Indirect. This statement tells WHAT the character is doing. *For 100 bonus points, give a direct characterization about the little girl.
Why do I write a characterization?
Analyzing characters in a piece of literature gives you a better understanding of how the characters have developed over the course of a literary text.
Give three direct characterizations about a celebrity. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Riff Raff used to attend LCHS. He is not very smart, as he did not graduate. However, Riff Raff is entertaining
Give an indirect characterization using an example of what a character DOES. What are they doing? Give a direct characterization to support your indirect characterization.
Indirect: The little girl left the game with slumped shoulders and a frown on her face. Direct: The little girl is not enjoying herself
What goes in the blank?
name it - .... - explain it!quote it
Name all the linking verbs!
Am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
Name two types of characters.
Antagonist, protagonist
Give a direct characterization of someone on your team/class followed by an indirect characterization.
First period: DIRECT - Lars is very tall and athletic. INDIRECT - Lars is successful at playing outside right receiver.
Give three indirect characterizations about Windrider. Must be THREE complete sentences
(p.21) Father took my hand kindly.
(p.37) He tossed a demon‘s steel knife onto the table. Father swept it up quickly. I will hold this for you till you need it.
(p.71) Anyone who could laugh, tell stories and jokes and sing while he was alone...