Characterization Goal: to identify the ways in which an author reveals or develops a character.

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Characterization Goal: to identify the ways in which an author reveals or develops a character.

Types of Characterization Direct Characterization: the author tells the reader what the character is like. Indirect Characterization: the author shows the reader what the character is like.

Direct Characterization: The author tells the reader exactly what they want him/her to know about the character. Example: The babysitter was strict and serious with the children.

Indirect Characterization: The author shows the reader what they want her/him to know about the character. They may do this in a variety of ways – By describing how the character looks or dresses By describing the character’s actions By having the character speak By showing the character’s thoughts By showing what other characters think about the character