Characterization

What does "Characterization" mean?

• When an author describes a character

• When an author tells a story

• When a character does something in a story

• When an actor plays a character

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of characterization TELLS you about a character's personality?

• Direct

• Indirect

What type of characterization SHOWS you a character's personality?

• Direct

• Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Stacy always completes all of her assignments first, gets A's on every test, and always shares the right answers in class.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Stacy is the smartest girl in school.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A stereotypical character such as "the nerd" or "the dumb blonde"

• Static

• Round

• Flat

• Stock

The character that the story follows, such as Harry Potter or Spider-Man

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Side Character

• Stock Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The character that works against the main character of the story, such as Voldemort or Green Goblin

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Stock Character

• Side Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character that isn't the protagonist, but is still a major part of the story, such as Hermione, Donkey, or Luigi

• Flat Character

• Round Character

• Main Character

• Side Character

Character that is only in the story for a small amount of time, such as Uncle Ben, Batman's Parents, or Harry's Cousin

• Flat Character

• Round Character

• Main Character

• Side Character