1. Characterization
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2. Characterization
The method an author uses to reveal characters and their personalities.
2 types

3. Direct Characterization
Writer states directly what the character is like.

4. 2. Indirect Characterization
Learn about character by what he/she says.
Character reveals what he/she is feeling or thinking.
Learn by character’s actions

5. Characters
Actors in the story.
6 labels for characters

6. 1. Protagonist The central character of the story.
Involved in the main conflict of the plot.
Often changes during the story.

7. 2. Antagonist
A force working against the protagonist.
Can be another character, society, nature or a force within the main character.

8. 3. Dynamic Characters
Characters who change significantly during the story.

9. 4. Static Characters
Characters who change little or not at all.

10. 5. Round Character
Fully developed
Learn of both faults and virtues

11. Flat Character
One – sided; not developed
Often stereotypical

12. Stereotype Emphasizes a groups characteristics
Overlooks the individuals characteristics
Categorize because of the group they belong to