Types of Characters and Characterization

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jeff is compassionate when it comes to taking care of his nephews.

• Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

• Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

• Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn’t know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait?

• His dialogue with others.

• His feelings

• His thoughts

• His actions

Which type of characterization is when the narrator/author TELLS the reader about a character?

• Direct

• Indirect

What is it called when characters SHOW the reader their personality?

• Direct

• Indirect

Can the protagonist be a bad person?

• No

• Yes

What is an antagonist?

• The person or force that works against the protagonist

• The person or force that is friends with the protagonist

• The person or force that is the main character

• The person or force that is the reader of the text

What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are?

• what the character says

• how other characters react to the character

• what the character thinks

• all of the above

TRUE OR FALSE?

Percy Jackson of "The Lightning Thief" series is a character who starts as a "troubled teen" who gets into a lot of mischief. By the end of the story, he turns into a powerful demi-god who helps save the world. This makes him a dynamic character.

• True

• False

Which scenario would make someone a static character?

• A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time

• A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil

• An antagonist eventually becomes kind

• An antagonist remains evil throughout the story

What is a protagonist?

• The protagonist is the main character.

• The protagonist is always the good guy.

• The protagonist can only be one character.

• The protagonist is always the bad guy.