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Characterization/What's your issue?
Characterization and Problems
Character Motivation
Starring and Featuring
100
“Two errors in one inning!” a voice boomed. “That’s got to be a record, Evan, even for you.” It was my so-called “friend” Tyrone; I tried to ignore him. “You’re supposed to get the ball not go swimming!” he shouted next. “Which team are you playing for anyway?” I gave him a dirty look and shook my fist. A. Force of Nature (External) man vs. nature B. Society (External) man vs. man C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beast D. Internal Conflict?
What is C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beast
100
look for an individual who is less important than the main character.
What is To identify a minor character?
100
the people or animals that take part in a story
What is Characters?
100
When Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to a new town, they wanted to feel safe in their house. Therefore, they had an alarm system installed. The Smiths’ motivation for installing a security system is: a.to help move their possessions b.to protect themselves c.to give business to the security company in the new town
What is b.to protect themselves?
100
"Everyone liked Jon, who was so different from the crowd. His oddness made him appealing. When he met someone new, he would always bow his head and say, ‘Charmed,' with an irresistible smile. No one knew whether he meant it or not, but everyone found it ...well,charming.” a.Jon's speech, actions, and thoughts and the reactions of others b.Jon's thoughts, the reactions of others, and the narrator's comments c.Jon's speech and actions, the reactions of others, and the narrator's comments
What is c. Jon's speech and actions, the reactions of others, and the narrator's comments?
200
As a result of my errors, the Bears were ahead by four runs. Nevertheless, inning by inning, the Tigers struggled back. When it was my time to bat in the sixth inning, we were only one run behind. I was ready to even it up. That’s when the umpire made his decision. A. Force of Nature (External) man vs. nature B. Society (External) man vs. man C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beast D. Internal Conflict
What is B. Society (External) man vs. man Or C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beast
200
occurs when a character struggles against an outside force, such as nature or another person.
What is An external conflict?
200
Readers learn about characters through —the details that create a character, such as what the character says and does.
What is characterization?
200
Ed mowed the lawn as punishment for breaking a window. If Ed didn’t mow the lawn, his parents would not let him play softball. Ed’s motivation for mowing the lawn is: a.to be sure he can play softball b.to keep the lawn looking good c.to make the price of his allowance
What is a. to be sure he can play softball?
200
"She was perfect for the job, but nonetheless, Felicity was jittery as she waited for the interview. She worried what the personnel director would think of her. She bit the edge of her paper coffee cup and folded and refolded her napkin.” a.Felicity's actions and thoughts and the narrator's comments b.Felicity's appearance and actions and the reactions of others c.Felicity's thoughts and the narrator's comments
What is a.Felicity's actions and thoughts and the narrator's comments
300
look for the following: direct comments about a character's personality by the narrator; physical descriptions of the character's appearance; the character's speech, actions, or thoughts;
What is To identify character traits?
300
takes place within a character’s own mind.
What is internal conflict?
300
Most characterization is indirect. In this case, readers make logical assumptions, about the character.
What is inferences?
300
The reason behind his or her actions, feelings, and thoughts. The author may state the character’s motivation or imply(hint at) it. To figure out motivation, notice what the character does, says, or thinks
What is A character’s motivation?
300
“Manuel wanted very much to be picked for the basketball team. Though he was smaller than the others, he knew he could move faster than they could. The coach looked at him and saw at once the determination on Manuel's face.”
What is the main character, and any minor characters?
400
“According to the league rules, I have to stop this game due to (*darkness,”) he announced. “The Bears win it!” All the Tiger players moaned and groaned. It was totally unfair, but the rules are the rules. A. Force of Nature (External) man vs. nature B. Society (External) man vs. man C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beast D. Internal Conflict
What is A. Force of Nature (External) man vs. nature?
400
If you ask me, playing for the Rivington Tigers is more trouble than it’s worth. Take last night’s game, for example. The (*rain )started during the second inning, and the game was delayed. So for an hour we sat in the dugout, bored and annoyed, as the infield turn to soup. A. Force of Nature (External) man vs. nature B. Society (External) man vs. man C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beast D. Internal Conflict
What is A. Force of Nature (External) man vs. nature
400
During the second winter of her life, Helen became so sick that her doctor did not expect her to live. When she did survive, it did not take long for her parents to realize that (Helen could no longer see or hear.) a.direct comment b.physical description (looks) c.actions, speech, and inner thoughts d.what others say or think
What is b.physical description (looks)
400
notice what the character does, says, or thinks
What is To figure out motivation?
400
"Gwen looked like an athlete: tall, large-framed, with big hands and feet. She walked briskly, with her eyes straight ahead of her, always on some goal that only she could see.” a.Gwen's speech and the reactions of others b.Gwen's appearance and comments by the narrator c.Gwen's thoughts and comments by the narrator
What is a.Gwen's speech and the reactions of others b.Gwen's appearance and comments by the narrator c.Gwen's thoughts and comments by the narrator
500
So now (*I’m left wondering whether) playing for the Tigers is really worth it. It’s not that I don’t love baseball; to me it’s the ideal sport. Playing it though it another story—and an endless frustration. A. Force of Nature (External) man vs. nature B. Society (External) man vs. man C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beast D. Internal Conflict : man vs. self
What is D. Internal Conflict : man vs. self?
500
When the sky finally cleared, the umpired yelled, “Play ball!” and I headed out to take my place in the mud around second base. The first grounder hit a puddle in front of me, and in the muddy splash I missed the ball. The next grounder was to my left, and I slipped and fell in the mud trying to get it. A. Force of Nature (External) man vs. nature B. Society (External) man vs. man C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beast D. Internal Conflict
What is C. Other Character (External) man vs. man or beas?
500
A struggle between two opposing forces in the plot of a story or novel.
What is A conflict?
500
The sultan had a habit of marrying a woman, spending one night with her, and then murdering her and marrying another. One day he married Scheherazade. On the first night, she told the sultan a story but stopped before telling the ending. She said she would finish the story the next night. Wanting to hear the end of the story, the sultan let Scheherazade live. On the second night, she finished the first story but started another one, saying she would finish it the next night. This continued until the sultan fell in love with Scheherazade and no longer wished to murder her. Scheherazade’s motivation is: a. to show her love for the sultan b. to practice her skill as a storyteller c. to prevent her husband from murdering her
What is c. to prevent her husband from murdering her?
500
"Gwen looked like an athlete: tall, large-framed, with big hands and feet. She walked briskly, with her eyes straight ahead of her, always on some goal that only she could see.”
What is to reveal the character's traits?
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