Direct Characterization
What is direct characterization ? (Definition)
What is when the narrator or another character tells us what a person is like ?
What is indirect characterization?
Requires the reader to look for clues that reveal a character’s traits and motivation.
A character the reader do not know well.
Flat Character
True or False: Round characters are always the main characters.
False
True or False:
Only main characters can be dynamic.
False
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.
Kylie is shy and doesn't like being in front of others.
What are the four types of indirect characterization?
What the character says. (Dialogue)
What the character thinks (Private thought and emotions)
What the character does (Action)
How others feel about the character.
A character the reader knows well.
Round Character
Spongebob is a __________________ Character.
Round Character
Which scenario would make someone a static character?
*A character starts off as a good character, but becomes evil
*A character eventually becomes cold hearted
*A character remains kind throughout the story
What is A character remains kind throughout the story.
"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.
The boy is patient and the girl is quiet.
When a mother told her son and daughter they were going to spending their summer at camp, the daughter became angry and pouted. The son said, "Hey! It's okay, we can have lots of fun at camp this summer! I love being outside!" What does this indirect characterization say about the son?
The boy is positive, upbeat, etc.
A character who stays the same throughout a story.
Static Character.
At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith has fallen in love with teaching kindergarten. She is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character
Round
At the beginning of the story, Mr. Wright is very upset that he must teach chemistry this year. At the end of the story, Mr. Wright is still upset about having to teach chemistry.
Mr. Wright is a ____________ character.
Static
The trusting woman is a direct or indirect characterization?
Direct!
Give an example of indirect characterization using ACTION. Give a direct characterization that supports your indirect.
Example: Indirect - Joe broke into the store, punched the store clerk in the face, and stole everything in sight. Direct: Joe is hostile and dangerous.
The main character in the story, sometimes "the hero".
Protagonist
Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. Sam, his brother, is jealous of Keith, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money.
Sam is a __________ character.
Flat Character
In this story, Sally is the main character’s aunt. At the beginning of the story, she makes fun of the main character because of his hair cut. At the end of the story, she apologizes and never teases him again.
Sally is most likely a _____________ character.
Dynamic
Give three examples of direct characterizations about Sponge Bob Square Pants. Must be THREE complete sentences!
Examples: Sponge Bob lives under the sea! Sponge Bob is hilarious. Sponge Bob's best friend is Patrick.
Give three indirect characterizations about Shrek. Must be THREE complete sentences.
Example : People look at Shrek differently than they do everyone else. Shrek knows Fiona loves him for HIM and doesn't care about his looks. Shrek stands up for what he believes him and doesn't care what others think about him.
A character who undergoes an important inner change in beliefs, personality, or attitude.
Dynamic Character
In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.
Flat
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
Shannon is a ____________ character.
Dynamic