Agenda: Notes on Characterization Notes on conflict Allusion Irony LAWKI & DAG DAILY JOURNAL Member of the Asscoiated Press . Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenhswse. Cejhciebce fcdcdcd. Est. 2017 Thursday November 30, 2017 First Edition Agenda: Notes on Characterization Notes on conflict Allusion Irony *** lawki & Dag unit test – summative on Friday dec. 1st .

There are three main types: main characters (dynamic) - change over time. They might change a behavior, attitude, or lesson. They might learn a lesson or grow emotionally. 2. minor characters (static) -change very little, if at all, over time. www.comicbookmovie.com www. spiderman-3-movie-buzz.com

3. Stock characters Characters that are stereotypes. (The nerdy geek, the super hero, the damsel in distress, the prince who rescues the princess, etc.)

Creating a character is called characterization Characterization- a process by which a writer reveals a character’s traits (qualities) and explains a character’s motives (what makes the character act the way he/she does) Writers use 4 main methods to develop characterization: How the character looks. (Physical description) How a character thinks, speaks, and acts. (Personality) How the character interacts with the other characters. (Social/Environmental Influences) Reveal a character’s past. (Past/Memories)

Physical Description

Personality

Round Character Often a main character Very complex You get information from all four categories about him/her. You feel like this character is real.

Flat Character Can be a main character Often a minor character Very simple You may or may not get information from all four categories about him/her. The character does not learn a lesson over time. The character does not change by the end of the story. Flat characters can still be important to the overall plot.

Conflict A struggle between opposing forces. One of the most important story elements. Conflict=Action

Internal Conflict Takes place in the mind of the character. There is a struggle to make a decision, take an action, or overcome a feeling.

External Conflict A struggle against an outside force, such as man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. society, and man vs. nature.

Man vs. Self, Man vs. Society- The Pursuit of Happiness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Kq8SDyvfg Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society- Thor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOddp-nlNvQ Man vs. Nature -Twister https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKSIdx11DnE\

Allusion An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. Writers usually do not explain their allusions. They expect that their readers will be familiar with the things to which they refer. Watch the videos for more in depth explanation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUMOmBxC3Cg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLE7-02DX-c

Irony Irony is about expectations. Irony: the opposite of what is expected. 3 Types Verbal Dramatic Situational

Verbal Irony A character says one thing but means the opposite Also called sarcasm or being sarcastic. Examples The locker room smells really good. Awesome! Another homework packet!

Dramatic Irony When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character. You know something that a character doesn’t. Example Tim’s parents are proud of the “A” he got on the test, but we know he cheated. Alex writes a love poem to Judy but we know that Judy loves Devin.

Situational Irony When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected. Something about the situation is completely unexpected. Example General Sedgwick’s last words were, “They couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance.” Bill Gates uses an Apple computer.

Be Familiar With These Terms Allusion Hyperbole Simile Internal Conflict Dynamic Character Static Character Metaphor Irony (Dramatic or Irony of situation) Theme