2. In your notebook…  Think of a character in a book or movie that you absolutely love, or love to hate.  Describe that character as best you can using as many details as possible.

3.  The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

4.  Through direct characterization and indirect characterization.  Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is.  Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character.

5.  Use the mnemonic device of STEAL to remember the five types of indirect characterization:  Speech: WHAT they say (words that a person speaks says a lot about them), HOW they say it (accent, voice tone, speed)  Thoughts/Thinking: What is revealed through thoughts and feelings?  Effects on others: 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 he/she behave?  Looks: What does the character look like? How does he/she dress?

6.  Feeling (body language, voice, tone)  Reactions (Are they popular or alone? Are they leaders or followers?)  Emotions (Are others attracted to them or move away?)  Under stress (When we are stressed our behavior often changes to something less thoughtful. Stress is thus a further test of personality and reveals more of the person's character.)

7.  Take out “Thank You, Ma’am” again. With your shoulder partner, complete the following:  1. Identify all the direct or indirect characterization for Mrs. Jones OR Roger.  2. Create a Facebook page for one of them based on your findings.