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0 Characters

Characterization Definition: o Techniques writers use to create and develop characters. o The way that an author presents details that give you clues about a character’s personality Purpose: o To make the characters believable.

Character Development Strategies o Presenting the character’s words (dialogue) and actions o Presenting the character’s thoughts o Description of the character’s appearance o Showing what others think about the character

0 L: Looks A: Acts S: Says T: Thinks O: Others (What others think) Character Developme nt Strategy

0 L: Looks A: Acts S: Says T: Thinks O: Others (What others think) You Try: Characterize yourself using LASTO! Practice!

Types of Characters Protagonist: The character that the story revolves around Involved in the main conflict of the plot and usually changes in some way throughout the story. NOT necessarily the good guy! Example Protagonists: o Harry Potter o Katniss Everdeen o Batman

Types of Characters Antagonist The character (or force) that creates a conflict for the protagonist. Doesn’t necessarily have to be an person. It could be death, the devil, an illness, or any other challenge. Can be a likeable character (“the good guy”) whereas the protagonist can represent evil (“the bad guy”). Example Antagonists: o Voldemort o President Snow o The Joker

Types of Characters Static Character: A character that DOES NOT change throughout the story o Usually a minor character o Static=Same

Types of Characters Dynamic Character: o A character that DOES change throughout the story o Usually a main character o Dynamic=different

0 Types of Characters Practice! o Identify the protagonist and antagonist from “The Scholarship Jacket” o Identify a static character and a dynamic character from “Seventh Grade”