Direct/Indirect
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. This character is often dynamic and round.
What is the Protagonist?
Mama snatched the quilts out of Dee's hands.
What is actions?
TRUE/FALSE: The protagonist is always a good person.
What is FALSE?
"When is this class going to be over," yawned Kyle.
What is speech AND actions?
What is one type of external conflict?
What is...
(possible answer) character vs. character
Mrs. Owens is very compassionate.
What is an example of Direct Characterization?
What is the correct definition of a dynamic character?
A character that changes throughout the story.
Harry had a thin face, knobby knees, black hair, and bright green eyes. He wore round glasses held together with a lot of Scotch tape because of all the times Dudley had punched him on the nose.
Give a direct characterization using this indirect characterization: Kylie's name was called, and she slowly walked up the stage, staring straight at the ground.
What is Kylie is shy and doesn't like being in front of others.
Ms. Preston stayed at work late to make us a Jeopardy game so we would all do well in English class.
What is an example of Indirect Characterization?
**BONUS 100 POINTS FOR MAKING THIS INTO A DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION**
A character that only has one or two traits is considered...
What is a flat character.
MAMA from "Everyday Use" is what kind of character type?
Acceptable Answers:
What is Round?
What is Dynamic?
Girls started to scream with excitement as the music artist walked out on stage.
What is effect on others?
(Direct or Indirect and WHY?) The little girl stole all her brother's toys little by little.
What is Indirect?
This statement tells WHAT the character is doing.
*For 100 bonus points, give a direct characterization about the little girl.
The following is an example of direct characterization, change it to be an indirect example:
The student athlete was determined to be a team leader on the basketball team.
One possible answer:
The student athlete high fived each of his teammates after the game and told them something positive they accomplished during the game.
The act of characterizing or describing the individual quality of a person or thing. The creation and convincing representation of fictitious characters, as in a literary work.
What is Characterization?
DEE from "Everyday Use" is best described by which character type?
Create your own example of "Effect on Others." Give the example and explain the character trait evident in the example.
What is...
List all 5 parts of the plot diagram.
What is Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.