Characterization Practice

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Characterization Practice “Marigolds”

Groups – Characterization Practice Group 1 – Discuss the story’s setting. How does the story’s setting affect the mood of the story overall? Use examples from the text to explain. Group 2 – What are the main character’s motivations in this story? Does each motivation change? If so, how? Group 3 – Identify the conflicts in the story. Be sure to label each one appropriately, discussing what makes them true conflicts. Group 4 – Who are the subordinate characters in this story? What impact do they have on the plot? Use examples from the text to explain. Group 5 – Does the author use indirect or direct characterization? Provide examples from the story to show the process at work. Group 6 – What do the marigolds represent or symbolize? How so? Explain fully.

Another Characterization Practice Read “Marigolds” on pg. 119-126 Answer the following questions: How does Miss Lottie’s house contribute to the story’s mood? What is Lizabeth’s motivation? Does that motivation change? If so, how? Identify Lizabeth’s conflicts. Are they external or internal? What types? Identify Lizabeths’ father’s conflicts. Are they external or internal? What types? Who are the subordinate characters in this story? What impact do they have on the plot?