Character Intros
"I got bitten by a radioactive pig..."
Peter Porker, Spider Pig
To make an educated guess based on the information available.
Infer, Inference
"It's a leap of faith."
Peter B Parker, P.B.P., Other universe Spider Man.
Character traits stated in a text.
Direct Characterization
I let Miles know that our family doesn't run from things.
Rio Morales, Miles Mom
"I like fighting Nazis..."
Spider Noir, Spiderman Noir
To Study closely or examine.
Analyze
"You are the best of all of us, Miles. You're on your way, just keep going."
Uncle Aaron, Aaron
External Conflict
A problem between 2 or more characters, or between a character and their environment.
I can't distinguish between colors.
Spider Noir, Spiderman Noir
"Anyone could wear the mask, you could wear the mask."
Miles, Miles Morales
A belief that someone will or should achieve something.
Expectations
"The hardest thing about this job is you can't always save everybody."
Peter Porker, Spider Pig
A struggle with a character's feelings and thoughts.
Internal Conflict
I think Spiderman should consider that with great ability comes great accountability.
Jefferson
"Don't invest in a spiderman themed restaurant."
Peter B. Parker, Other Universe Spiderman
Examples used to support analysis.
Evidence
"You gonna fight or you just bumping gums?
You hardboiled turtle slapper."
Spider Noir, Spider Man Noir
Indirect Characterization
To infer a character's personality based on character traits.
I can communicate telepathically with a spider.
Peni Parker
"So no matter how many times I get hit, I always find a way to come back."
O.G. Spiderman, Spiderman from Miles Universe
The process by which children mature into adults.
Puberty
"I see this spark in you. It's amazing."
Jefferson
The use of descriptive language to create an experience in the reader's mind.
Imagery
I gave Miles a personal essay assignment.
Physics Teacher