CHARACTERIZATION
When the author or narrator directly states a character's qualities + give me an example.
What is... direct characterization?
examples may vary
Define internal conflict.
A struggle that takes place inside a character's own mind or heart (with themself)
Define theme in literature.
What are the two most basic elements of setting?
Where (physical location) and when (time period)
Mood is in the...? (and specific definition)
READER!
Tone is in the... (and specific definition)
TEXT!
Label type of characterization. What gives you clues?
"She walked into every room like she owned it."
Indirect characterization; no specific trait... we can infer confidence or ego.
A character is stranded on a mountain during a blizzard with no gear. What type of conflict is this? (overarching & specific)
External Conflict; man v. nature
Is "loyalty" a thematic concept or statement?
What would you have to do to make it into the other?
A thematic concept.
Make it into a FULL STATEMENT/SENTENCE of what the book teaches ABOUT loyalty.
Name all four aspects of setting
Physical location, time, social structure, and atmosphere/changes
'The hallway was bright and loud. She found a corner and waited for it to be over.' What is the mood of this passage?
Anxious, isolated, overwhelmed. The setting and the character's withdrawal create the feeling without stating it.
Direct or indirect?
"Darry was like that. He was hard as a rock and about as human."
Direct characterization. The narrator states that he is "as human as a rock".
External conflict; Man v. society
A thematic concept is an overarching topic that the book deals with, where a thematic statement is a FULL SENTENCE that says what a book ARGUES or TEACHES about the thematic concept.
Give an example from The Outsiders on social structure being an aspect of "setting".
Wealthy v. the poor; greaser v. soc
Name THREE elements that shape the mood of a piece of writing.
Any three of: setting, imagery, diction (word choice/connotation), tone, genre/plot.
Give me at least THREE of the FIVE things to look for in indirect characterization? If you get all five, you can get an extra 300 points.
Appearance; actions; dialogue; thoughts; others reactions
A man walks willingly, but sad, to the front of the army, knowing he will die but others will be saved. What type of conflict is this? (overarching & specific)
Internal-ish; Man v. destiny/fate
Create a theme statement for this thematic concept and line from The Outsiders:
"Stay gold, Ponyboy." & innocence
Answers may vary but should be:
- a full sentence
- arguable
In LWW, Narnia is locked in endless winter. Which aspect of setting is this — and what does the melting snow signal when Aslan arrives?
What is the key difference between mood and tone? Use one sentence for each.
Tone = text/narrator
Mood = reader!
A: "Tony is detail-oriented and proactive."
B: "Tony always arrives early, reorganizes the supply closet, and stays late to make sure everyone is helped."
+ Why is characterization IMPORTANT?
A: direct characterization
B: indirect characterization
Because it lets us CARE about the characters---the characters are WHY we read!
DAILY DOUBLE!
Name all seven types of conflict. Only get 1000 points if you name them ALL with no errors.
Must have these memorized.
1) Man v. Man
2) Man v. Self
3) Man v. Nature
4) Man v. Society
5) Man v. Technology
6) Man v. Fate
7) Man v. Supernatural
Choose a thematic concept and write a thematic statement for this story:
A story ends with a girl who lied to protect her sister — and lost her sister's trust forever as a result. Write a thematic statement about this story.
Answers may vary.