Characterization
Name direct characterization
Looks
True or False: Theme can be one word at the 9th grade level.
False- At the 9th grade level, it should be a sentence.
One does not expect nowadays to find a young man of the educated class, even in America, with such a naïve, and, if I may say so, mid-Victorian point of view.
Highlight and label the characterization in this evidence.
“Hardly. Even cannibals wouldn’t live in such a godforsaken place. But it’s gotten into sailor lore, somehow. Didn’t you notice that the crew’s nerves seemed a bit jumpy today?”
Definition for Tone
The author's attitude towards the story communicated to the reader.
Name the acronym for characterization
S.T.E.A.L
Theme definition
A lesson or moral of a story
Identify the Characterization in the evidence.
With his remaining strength he dragged himself from the swirling waters. Jagged crags appeared to jut up into the opaqueness; he forced himself upward, hand over hand. Gasping, his hands raw, he reached a flat place at the top. Dense jungle came down to the very edge of the cliffs.
Which characterization involves another character?
E: Effects on Others
State the difference between Central Idea and Central Theme.
Central Idea is specific for the story. Central Theme is what you can take with you for your life.
State the Characteristic of Zarloff from this evidence.
“Perhaps,” said General Zaroff, “you were surprised that I recognized your name. You see, I read all books on hunting published in English, French, and Russian. I have but one passion in my life, Mr. Rainsford, and it is the hunt.”
Identify the relationship between Rainsford and Whitney.
Friendly or comfortable
State how to find the Central Theme or Idea.
Central Idea: Beginning or end of a paragraph/story. Repeated words/ideas.
Central Theme: At the end. What characters have learned through the story that the reader can take away.
Highlight evidence from "The Most Dangerous Game" that is a theme.
“Even so, I rather think they understand one thing — fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death.” “Nonsense,” laughed Rainsford. “This hot weather is making you soft, Whitney. Be a realist. The world is made up of two classes — the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are the hunters. Do you think we’ve passed that island yet?” “I can’t tell in the dark. I hope so.” “Why?” asked Rainsford.
“The place has a reputation — a bad one.”