The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
What is characterization?
100
The two characterization methods authors use to reveal the personality of their characters.
What is direct characterization and indirect characterization?
100
The reasons behind a character's behavior.
What is character motivation?
100
What are the two pieces of information used when making inferences?
What is knowledge of human behavior and clues provided in the text?
100
Name a round dynamic character from Unit II.
Possible answers: Mattie, Johnny, Anaya's grandfather, etc.
200
A character who is unchanged in the plot of the story; remains the same.
What is a static character?
200
Type of characterization used: "She is humble."
What is direct characterization?
200
Why is understanding character motivation important?
Possible answer: Understanding character motivation is important in understanding the deeper theme or message of a story as well as understanding human nature/behaviors.
200
What can you infer from this statement?
"Mattie glared at Johnny from across the restaurant before going back into the kitchen."
Answers vary.
200
Name a round static character from Unit II.
Possible answer: Miss Strangeworth.
300
List two characteristics of a round character.
Characteristics: complex, have a variety of traits, show a range of emotions, display strengths and weaknesses, often change.
300
Type of characterization used: "Mattie looked at the jar of honey on the floor and then ran to the bathroom, unable to hold back her tears."
What is indirect characterization?
300
How can you tell the difference between a dynamic and static character?
Possible answer: Compare how the character was at the beginning of the story to how they are at the end of the story.
300
The combination of beliefs, values, and feelings that influence how a writer looks at a subject.
What is author's perspective?
300
What is the role of a round character?
Role: to serve as main character to make the story rich; to help define the theme.
400
A character who changes and grows in story; evolves and learns.
What is a dynamic character?
400
Type of characterization used: "Miss Strangeworth shook her head at the poor baby in the stroller."
What is indirect characterization?
400
What types of changes can a character go through?
Possible answers:
-External change (appearance or circumstance)
-Internal change (attitude or belief).
400
What are different clues in a story that help determine the author's perspective?
Clues:
-statement of opinion
-details the writer chooses to include
-the writer's tone or attitude
400
What is the role of a flat character?
Role: serve as minor character to advance plot or provide information; to reveal something about the main character.
500
List two characteristics of a flat character.
Characteristics: defined by only one or two traits, show few emotions, may be stereotypes or stock characters, don't change.
500
Type of characterization: "My grandfather was a strong worker, a fine example in the hispanic community."
What is direct characterization?
500
Give three examples from literature or movies of a dynamic character.
Correct answers will be accepted by teacher.
500
What were specific traits that Rudolfo A. Anaya included in "A Celebration of Grandfathers" that helped express his author's perspective?
Possible answers:
-details of rural New Mexico
-Mexican culture
-farming
-respect for tradition and elders
500
Explain a (human nature) connection you can make with one of the characters from this unit.
Possible answers:
-grief
-judging someone before knowing them
-respect for elders/tradition
-showing that you care