Characterization Practice “Zebra”

Here’s a trick to help you remember the definitions: Round=Many Character Traits Flat=Few Character Traits Static=Same and Dynamic=Different/Changes because of conflict or lesson learned Think back to “Zebra.” Who is flat and who is round? Why? Who is static and who is dynamic? Why? If dynamic, what motivated them to change?

Direct Characterization Direct Characterization: When the narrator or another character tells us what a person is like. Ex: Jason was a tall, broad- shouldered football player who always had a smile on his face.

Indirect Characterization Indirect Characterization: Requires the reader to look for clues that reveal a character’s traits and motivation. When looking for indirect characterization, think about all the following: SWhat a character says (dialogue) TWhat a character thinks EWhat other characters think or feel (effects on others) AHow a character acts LHow a character looks Ex: Jody ran up the stairs to her room, tears streaming down her face, and slammed her door loudly, hoping her mother would hear.

Characterization for “Zebra” CharacterCharacter Trait Evidence from TextLabel – Direct or Indirect Zebra………… Mr. Wilson….. Zebra………… Mr. Wilson….. Zebra………. Mr. Wilson….. Andrea…….. Mrs. English... Dr. Winter….. Injured Polite Kind Helpful Artistic Bossy Generous Strict Prediction: Based on Mr. Wilson’s previous behavior, what will he be doing next summer ? Find the evidence to support your prediction from the text. Quote the text and give the line #’s.