Character Clues
How do authors develop characters in a story?
Characterization
True or False; Point of view is who the story is about
FALSE; it is who is TELLING the story
When a story has two or more different storylines happening at the same time.
Multiple plot lines
A comparison that does NOT use “like” or “as.”
Metaphor
What is the difference between perspective and point of view?
perspective is how the story is told and point of view is who is telling the story
When the author directly tells the reader about the character’s traits.
Direct Characterization
When the narrator is a character in the story and uses “I” or “me.”
First Person
When the author shows what a character is thinking inside their mind.
Inner thinking
The feeling or mood created by the author’s words.
Why did Jenny make you handwrite the flash cards
1. She is sadistic
2. She wants you to learn
2. She wants you to learn
When the author shows the reader things about the character through actions, dialogue, or thoughts
Indirect Characterization
When the narrator follows one character’s thoughts closely but uses “he” or “she.”
Third-Person Limited
When a character’s actions show something important about them.
revealing action
When the author uses sensory details to help the reader imagine something.
Description
What is an author's craft?
The techniques and choices an author makes to create a story to communicate meaning and develop characters.
A character who has a small role but may influence the story in a big way.
Minor role
The narrator is all-knowing and shares the thoughts and feelings from multiple characters.
Third person omniscient
The conversations between characters that reveal personality and move the plot.
dialogue
What is the tone of your book? How do you know?
Answers will vary
What is Jenny's favorite flower?
forget me nots
How is a minor character different from a major character?
Minor characters play small roles and often appear briefly, while major characters are central to the story’s development and resolution.
What’s the difference between first-person and third-person perspectives
First-person uses “I” and “me,” while third-person uses “he,” “she,” or “they” and follows one or more characters.
When an object or action represents meaning
Symbolism
What is an allusion?
Reference to something
What year was VCS founded?
2006