PPT-Characterization Characterization is how the author describes the characters in the story.

The author uses characterization to make his or her characters deeper and 3D By giving the character a personality mentality behavior and mannerisms the author makes the story and the character seem like they really exist. Characters are the people or animals in a story. . The main character is the person at the center of the story. Example: Rikki-tikki-tavi is the main character.. Characterization. . – . the way an author reveals the special qualities and personalities of a character in a story, making the character believable. . Analyzing Character Traits. We try to figure out what a character in a book is like by paying attention to the clues the author gives us. This is called “. You will need them all year!. Story . Elements. T. he time . and. place in which a story occurs. Setting. stated. – time and place are directly stated by the author. implied. – time and place are determined by clues given by the author. . Definitions. Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of the characters. . There are two types of characterization: direct and indirect. . Direct Characterization . come alive for us while we. read. They live on the page. and in our hearts and. minds. We cannot forget. them. Yet they are fictional;. they don’t really exist.. Characters. . Be alert to characters in the same way you are when you meet someone. . Characterization. . – . the way an author reveals the special qualities and personalities of a character in a story, making the character believable. . Analyzing Character Traits. We try to figure out what a character in a book is like by paying attention to the clues the author gives us. This is called “. You will need them all year!. Story . Elements. T. he time . and. place in which a story occurs. Setting. stated. – time and place are directly stated by the author. implied. – time and place are determined by clues given by the author. Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of the characters. . There are two types of characterization: direct and indirect. . Direct Characterization . Direct characterization is when the author TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is. . Definition. Characters are the people in narratives, and characterization is the author’s presentation and development of the traits of characters.. Sometimes, as in fantasy fiction, the characters are not people. They may be animals, robots, or creatures from outer space, but the author endows them with human abilities and human psychological traits. They really are people in all but outward form.. three types of . characters. .. I will compare and contrast . motives. . and . traits. .. I will identify examples of . direct. . and . indirect . characterization. .. Character. . . . motives traits. . – . the way an author reveals the special qualities and personalities of a character in a story, making the character believable. . Analyzing Character Traits. We try to figure out what a character in a book is like by paying attention to the clues the author gives us. This is called “. Language Arts. 1. Opening Activity . Choose one character from your book. . In your composition book, create a bubble map with your character’s name in the center.. Based on what you have read so far, list 10 adjectives that you would use to describe their looks, personality, behavior, thoughts, feelings, etc.. Trait: a quality of mind or habit of behavior. Ex: self centered; sloppy; needy. Character traits help us to define and understand a character. Internal quality (ex. Selfishness) determines external behavior. Characterization. . – . the way an author reveals the special qualities and personalities of a character in a story, making the character believable. . Analyzing Character Traits. We try to figure out what a character in a book is like by paying attention to the clues the author gives us. This is called “.