Objective Through the study of complex plot elements, the student will be able to explain characterization and demonstrate understanding by creating a visual representation of the types of characterization and STAR process.

Picture This: It’s your first day in school. You are nervous enough as it is when a big kid comes down the hall and slams you with his backpack. “Get out of the way,” the kid screams as if it was your fault. You’re in a hurry to get to class, so you let this slide. After lunch, you are at your locker when the guy from the hallway is headed your way again. “Great,” you think only to realize he is coming to the locker beside you. “What is your problem?” he demands looking at you. You want to tell him to mind his own business or maybe offer him a hug, but before you can get a word out, he slams his locker door open and right into your shoulder. “This is my hall and my school!” He screams. “As soon as you realize where you are and what you’re doing you might make it to the end of the day in one piece. Otherwise, you don’t want to be running in to me again!” Do you like this guy? Why or why not?

Characterization Based on your prior knowledge and parts of the word, what is characterization? Characterization is the way in which an author reveals a character. We characterize people all the time. Think about a person you would never trust. Why do you not trust him or her?

Characterization Characterization is what an author uses to reveal or describe character traits There are two ways an author can develop character: Direct characterization Indirect characterization

Direct Characterization The writer makes direct statements about a character's personality and tells what the character is like. For example: If the narrator in “Thank You, Ma’m” told us that Mrs. Jones was tough, nurturing, and generous.

Indirect Characterization the writer reveals information about a character and his personality through: The character's words The character’s thoughts The character’s actions The character’s appearance How other characters respond to them: what they say or think about them

Characterization Acronym S- says T- thinks A- acts or appears R- react or respond

Direct or Indirect? A. Julie owned a multitude of outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination might impress Trent. As usual, she called her sister several times for advice. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try.