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Characterization Think S.T.E.A.L
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SPEECH What they say How they say it
Complex language – intelligent or educated Swear – angry or crude Talkative – nervous or social How they say it Accent Tone of voice (deep & gruff; high & squeaky) Speed Refined vs. colloquial manner
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THOUGHTS Thinking Feeling Thoughts revealed throughout story
Inner dialogues Beliefs Decisions made Feeling Revealed through body language Tone of voice (rude, flippant, encouraging) Emotions
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EFFECTS ON OTHERS Emotions Reactions
Feelings he/she brings about in other characters Others are attracted to him/her Or avoid him/her Reactions Popular with lots of friends? Alone with few or no friends? Others reach out to help? Or do they ignore?
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A character may be motivated by:
Anger Guilt Fear Love Competition Revenge Success
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ACTIONS Motivations With others Under stress/in conflict
Reasons why characters make their decisions Beliefs, way they were raised, their education, etc. With others Sympathetic? Apathetic? Selfish? Under stress/in conflict Face problems head-on Try to escape/run away Trial and error approach Ask for advice Handle independently
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LOOKS Expression Dress & Appearance Facial expressions Body language
Clothing Shoes Hair Body build Size Way of moving
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CHANGES Just as we are changed by our experiences in real life, characters undergo changes in a story. A character often changes as different events unfold, and these changes can affect the outcome of the story. These are dynamic characters.
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Types of Changes Intellectual Emotional Physical
Changes from beginning to end Change before an event and after an event in the plot
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Readers come to know a character through the character’s:
thoughts words Our job as readers is to draw a conclusion (infer) about the character's traits from what the character says, thinks, and does. actions
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