Characterization
STEAL Method
Conflict & Conflict Types
Character Types
Plot Structure & Theme
100
This type of characterization tells the reader exactly what a character is like.
What is direct characterization?
100
What does the S in STEAL stand for?
What is Speech?
100
Conflict that happens outside a character.
What is external conflict?
100
A character who changes throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character?
100
The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.
What is the exposition?
200
This type of characterization shows the reader clues about a character.
What is indirect characterization?
200
What does the T in STEAL stand for?
What is Thoughts?
200
Conflict that happens inside a character.
What is internal conflict?
200
A character who stays the same.
What is a static character?
200
The turning point or most intense moment.
What is the climax?
300
Fill in the phrase: “Direct ________. Indirect ________.”
Answer: What is tells / shows?
300
What does the E in STEAL stand for?
What is Effects on Others?
300
Name the conflict: A character struggles against another person.
What is character vs. character?
300
A character with many traits and depth
What is a round character?
300
The message about life the author wants the reader to learn.
What is the theme?
400
Identify the type: “The narrator says Maya is responsible.”
What is direct characterization?
400
What does the A in STEAL stand for?
What is Actions?
400
Name the conflict: A character struggles against a storm, animal, or nature.
What is character vs. nature?
400
A character with one or two traits; simple
What is a flat character?
400
Events that build tension and lead to the climax.
What is the rising action?
500
Identify the type: “Maya always finishes her work early and helps others.”
What is indirect characterization (actions)?
500
What does the L in STEAL stand for?
What is Looks?
500
Name the conflict: A character struggles against rules, laws, or society.
What is character vs. society?
500
Identify the type: Ebenezer Scrooge
What is a dynamic, round character?
500
Theme or not a theme? “Family.”
What is not a theme (it’s a topic)?