Characterization

Characterization the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character

Your Guess? indirect or direct characterization Jane was a beautiful young girl. She had golden hair and blue eyes, which made her stand out from the rest. When Jane walked in the room, nobody could help but look at her stunning, gorgeous face. She commanded attention wherever she went due to her good looks. Jim was an honest man. He never cheated anybody in his entire life. Jim was very unlike any other businessman. He made sure that all his clients got what they had paid for.

Types of Characters

Protagonist and Antagonist

Protagonist and Antagonist

Protagonist and Antagonist Protagonist Your Guess: What does it mean? Discuss with your partner. Antagonist Your Guess: What does it mean? Discuss with your partner.

Protagonist and Antagonist Protagonist The main character Antagonist A character who causes problems for the main character

Protagonist and Antagonist Protagonist Who is the protagonist in Anne Frank? Discuss with your partner Antagonist Who is the antagonist in Anne Frank? Discuss with your partner

Protagonist and Antagonist Protagonist Who is the protagonist in Anne Frank? Anne Frank Antagonist Who is the antagonist in Anne Frank? The Nazis

Primary and Secondary Primary Secondary

Primary and Secondary Primary Secondary

Primary and Secondary Primary Secondary

Primary and Secondary Primary Your Guess: What does it mean? Discuss with your partner. Secondary Your Guess: What does it mean? Discuss with your partner.

Primary and Secondary Primary Most important characters Could not have the story without them Secondary Less important characters The story can still be told without them

Primary and Secondary Primary With your partner, list 3 primary characters from stories we have read so far. Secondary With your partner, list 3 secondary characters from stories we have read so far.

Static and Dynamic Static Dynamic

Static and Dynamic Static Dynamic

Static and Dynamic Static Your Guess: What does it mean? Discuss with your partner. Dynamic Your Guess: What does it mean? Discuss with your partner.

Static and Dynamic Static A character that changes very little or not at all Dynamic A character that changes through the course of the story

Static and Dynamic Static With your partner, list 2 static characters from stories we have read so far. Dynamic With your partner, list 2 dynamic characters from stories we have read so far. How did they change?

Assignment Get back to your original groups you read the picture books with. I will give you a different picture book to read. From the book, you must list: Primary and Secondary Characters Protagonist and Antagonist Static and Dynamic Characters Tell HOW the dynamic character changed!!!