PPT-Character Analysis

Thesis Statement and Introduction Paragraph Thesis Statement Follow this model for a character who experiences a significant change in a story Topic phrase that names the original qualities action verb forces of change final qualities. Of Mice and Men. Type of Characters. Dynamic- a character which changes during the course of the story or novel. The change in outlook or character is usually a permanent change.. Static- a character that remains the same throughout the story or novel, and events in a story do not change the character’s outlook, personality, or perception.. Main Characters. Protagonist. -. The . main character around whom most of the work revolves. .. Antagonist . - . The . person who the protagonist is against. This is often the villain, but could be a force of nature, set of circumstances, an animal, etc.. Writing for the AP Literature and Composition Exam. Your . exam is Wednesday, . May 4. 8:00 a.m.. Independent . REading. .. . Wednesday’s log: What’s the title of your book? What is the significance of this title? . . Literary Analysis - Session #2. Goal: I can pour my ideas into a specific essay structure to write my literary analysis.. . When . we write a literary analysis, we use a . . specific . Everyday Use. Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Objective:. Students will be able to write informative texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.. (. ANKaul. ). WHILE WRITING ABOUT A CHARACTER, WE NOTE THE FOLLOWING THINGS ABOUT HIM/HER. : -. 1. . PHYSICAL APPEARANCE;. 2. PERSONALITY TRAITS;. 3. ACTIONS;. 4. SPEECH/COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS;. 5. CHOICES/MOTIVES.. What are character traits?. Let’s break it down…. What are characters?. Characters are the people or animals in a story.. What are traits?. Traits are adjectives or describing words/phrases. So- character traits are adjectives describing a character in a story.. Fiction writers employ a variety of characters while weaving their stories. . PROTAGONIST. : the main character in a literary work. ANTAGONIST:. the main character or force that opposes the protagonist. Assignment. Write a . three . paragraph character analysis paper. Choose which character you want to analyze: Doodle or Brother. Once you have chosen a character, decide what one character trait you want to focus on. . From Patterson, . Stage Directing, The First Experiences . (Waveland Press, 2004). The original production of TRIFLES, Provincetown (1926). READ AND RE-READ. To understand how a play works, the director must . First Reading. Read for pleasure. . “The first read allows for the director’s personal reaction that is the seed from which all further work grows.”. First Reading. Make notes about what you read.. MAKEUP!. Actors are judged not only by their acting but by their . appearance. Actors who appear on stage must learn makeup techniques. Make up artists are routinely used on movie, television, etc. sets. Character. Character. is any personage in a literary work who acts, appears, or is referred to as playing a part. . Types of Characters:. Round and Flat. Round characters . are characters that act from varied, often conflicting motives, impulses, and desires. . The Pillars of Pinnacle. Your Role as a Coach. Educate. Teach the definition of the trait in a an appropriate way for your class. Share examples of the trait in action. Point out the trait when you see it.