Characterization

Static Characterization

• A method of describing a character through their physical attributes.

• A method of describing a character through their actions.

• A method of describing a character through their thoughts and feelings.

• A method of describing a character that does not change over the course of the story.

What does Dynamic Characterization mean?

• A character that remains the same throughout the story

• A character that changes throughout the story

• A character that is only present in the beginning of the story

• A character that is only present in the end of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

Round Characterization

• A character that is fully developed and complex
• A character that is physically round
• A character that is always happy
• A character that is always sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

What does flat characterization mean?

• A character that changes throughout the story

• A character that remains the same throughout the story

• A character that is complex and well-developed

• A character that is two-dimensional and lacks depth

Direct Characterization

• A method of indicating what a character is like by directly stating their personality traits.

• A method of indicating what a character is like by showing their actions.

• A method of indicating what a character is like by showing their thoughts.

• A method of indicating what a character is like by showing their dialogue.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3B

Indirect Characterization

• A method of revealing a character's personality through their actions, speech, and appearance.

• A method of revealing a character's personality through direct statements.

• A method of revealing the plot of the story.

• A method of revealing the setting of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

Character's Dialogue

• A method of revealing a character's personality through their speech.

• A method of revealing a character's personality through their actions.

• A method of revealing a character's personality through direct statements.

• A method of revealing the setting of the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

Dynamic Characterization

• A method of describing a character that does not change over the course of the story.

• A method of describing a character through their physical attributes.

• A method of describing a character that changes over the course of the story.

• A method of describing a character through their actions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

Flat Characterization

• A character that is fully developed and complex

• A character that is not fully developed or complex

• A character that is always happy

• A character that is always sad

What does Static Characterization mean?

• A character that changes throughout the story

• A character that remains the same throughout the story

• A character that is only present in the beginning of the story

• A character that is only present in the end of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4