Characterization

What is characterization? It is the process that authors use to develop or describe a character in a story. It can be: Direct: Author describes directly what the character is like. Indirect characterization. Author uses different methods of characterization. ex: S.T.E.A.L

S.T.E.A.L Speech What does the character say? How does the character speak? Thoughts What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings? Effect on others toward the character. What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character? What do other characters say or think about the character. Actions What does the character do? How does the character behave? Looks What does the character look like? How does the character dress?

Direct and Indirect Characterization Some words that authors use to describe characters directly are: bossy helpful scared brave honest happy careful kind neat friendly proud mean hard-working shy nice funny wise angry