Methods of Characterization Characterization: the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character Direct Indirect.

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Methods of Characterization Characterization: the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character Direct Indirect

Direct Characterization … tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Ex. He was a total jerk!

Indirect Characterization … shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization.

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 other characters What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to 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?