Characterization
Is the process by which the writer
reveals the personality of a
character.
Characterization is revealed through
direct characterization and indirect
characterization.
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Direct Characterization
What the narrator reveals about the character
directly.
Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were
both well mannered and did not disobey their
mother.”
Explanation: The author is directly telling the
audience the personality of these two children.
The boy is “patient” and the girl is “quiet.”
Indirect characterization
-What the character says and does,
-What other characters say or how they react to a
character.
-How the character responds to events in the plot
Speech: What does the character say and how does he/she
speak?
Thoughts: What is shown about the character through his/her
private thoughts and feelings?
Effect: What effect does the character have on other people?
How do they feel or react to him/her?
Actions: What does the character do? How does the character
act in different situations?
Looks: What does the character's appearance say about his/her
personality?
Flat Character
Flat characters are one dimensional
and superficial; they can be
described in a single sentence.
Round characters are complex
and multidimensional, like real
people.
Dynamic Character
Dynamic characters change in an
important way because of the
story’s action.
Static Character
Static characters do not change much or
at all during a story.
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Protagonist
The protagonist is the main
character of the story.
Antagonist
The antagonist is the character or
force the protagonist must
overcome.
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What type of character is this?
Inference
You make an inference when you
use clues from the story to figure
something out that the author doesn't
tell you.
What can you infer happened on the
next slide?
Theme
What the author wants you to learn or
know.
A broad idea about life
Usually not stated, must be inferred
What is the theme of this movie?