Characterization
What is Characterization?
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character
Who is the main character?
What was one of Macbeth's original titles?
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King of Scotland
What are the functions of a setting?
To create a mood or atmosphere, to show a reader a different way of life, to make action seem more real, to symbolize an idea
Hook
What is a Complex Character?
A character whos personality, background, motives and other features are fully portrayed by the author
What 3 personality traits describe the main character?
Answers vary
Possible Answers - Brave, Intelligent, Caring, Curious, Determined, etc.
What does the blood on the dagger that Macbeth kills Duncan with symbolize?
Guilt, Violence, Death
What are the two types of characters?
Protagonist and Antagonist
What part of your essay can't be a question?
Thesis
Difference between Direct and Indirect characterization?
Direct: Tells the audience what the personality traits of a character are
Indirect: Shows the audience the personality traits of the character though 5 unique methods
What is the main character's profession, and what do they do in the story?
Profession is a Fireman, and they burn books and houses
What do the witches do at the start of the play?
They set the tone of the play with their "Fair is Foul" speech
Name 5 story elements
Setting, Characters, Plot, Conflict, Resolution, Point of View, Theme
Name at least 5 literary elements
Tone/Mood, Irony, Theme, Characterization, Figurative Language, Conflict, Point of View, Plot
What are the 5 methods of Indirect Characterization?
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, Looks (STEAL)
What book does the main character choose to memorize at the end of the story?
The Bible
Who flees after Duncan is murdered?
Malcolm and Donaldbain
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What acronym can you use for the layout of a paragraph?
TRIT - Topic, Restrict your topic, Illustration or Example, Restate topic
Give an example of Direct and Indirect Characterization
Direct example: The over-suzed monster stumbled through the room, which was a daily occurrence
Indirect example: "Do you think I could walk in here one day without tripping over something?" said Sully.
(Answers vary)
What year is the story based on?
Sometime after 2022
What are the 4 witches' predictions in Act IV?
An armed head, a bloody child, a crowned child with a tree in his hand, Eight kings followed by Banquo's ghost
Name the types of External Conflict
Character vs Character, Character vs Nature, Character vs Society, Character vs Fate
Describe the Paper Layout of a literary analysis writing
Intro, Minimum of three body paragraphs, conclusion