1. Agenda: Notes on Characterization Notes on conflict Allusion Irony
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Agenda:
Notes on Characterization
Notes on conflict
Allusion
Irony
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2. There are three main types:
main characters (dynamic)
- change over time.
They might change a behavior,
attitude, or lesson. They might learn a lesson or grow emotionally.
minor characters (static)
-change very little, if at all, over time.
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3. 3. Stock characters
Characters that are stereotypes. (The nerdy geek, the super hero, the damsel in distress, the prince who rescues the princess, etc.)

4. Creating a character is called characterization
Characterization- a process by which a writer reveals a character’s traits (qualities) and explains a character’s motives (what makes the character act the way he/she does)
Writers use 4 main methods to develop characterization:
How the character looks. (Physical description)
How a character thinks, speaks, and acts. (Personality)
How the character interacts with the other characters. (Social/Environmental Influences)
Reveal a character’s past. (Past/Memories)

5. Physical Description

6. Personality

7. Round Character Often a main character Very complex
You get information from all four categories about him/her.
You feel like this character is real.

8. Flat Character Can be a main character Often a minor character
Very simple
You may or may not get information from all four categories about him/her.
The character does not learn a lesson over time.
The character does not change by the end of the story.
Flat characters can still be important to the overall plot.

9. Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces. One of the most important story elements. Conflict=Action

10. Internal Conflict
Takes place in the mind of the character. There is a struggle to make a decision, take an action, or overcome a feeling.

11. External Conflict
A struggle against an outside force, such as man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. society, and man vs. nature.

14. Man vs. Self, Man vs. Society- The Pursuit of Happiness
Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society- Thor
Man vs. Nature -Twister

15. Allusion
An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.
Writers usually do not explain their allusions. They expect that their readers will be familiar with the things to which they refer.
Watch the videos for more in depth explanation.

16. Irony Irony is about expectations.
Irony: the opposite of what is expected.
3 Types
Verbal
Dramatic
Situational

17. Verbal Irony A character says one thing but means the opposite
Also called sarcasm or being sarcastic.
Examples
The locker room smells really good.
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18. Dramatic Irony
When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character.
You know something that a character doesn’t.
Example
Tim’s parents are proud of the “A” he got on the test, but we know he cheated.
Alex writes a love poem to Judy but we know that Judy loves Devin.

19. Situational Irony
When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected. Something about the situation is completely unexpected. Example General Sedgwick’s last words were, “They couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance.” Bill Gates uses an Apple computer.

20. Be Familiar With These Terms
Allusion
Hyperbole
Simile
Internal Conflict
Dynamic Character
Static Character
Metaphor
Irony (Dramatic or Irony of situation)
Theme