1. Characterization
Analysis

2. Characterization is…
The methods used by an author to portray a character.
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Speech
Others View of the Character
Self View
Actions
Appearance

3. Types of Characters
Dynamic
Static
Flat
Round

4. Dynamic
Someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot
Example
Katniss Everdeen only wanted to hunt for her family and not anger the Capital, but in the end, she was the catalyst for the rebellion.
Luke Skywalker went from being a poor adopted son of a moisture farmer to the hero of the galaxy.

5. Static
One whose personality does not change throughout the events in the story’s plot.
Example:
The Emperor in Star Wars
Bellatrix LeStrange in Harry Potter

6. Flat Character
Someone for whom we see only one side of his or her personality and is not fully developed by the author
Example
The evil step mother
The dumb blonde

7. Round Character
Someone for whom we see different sides to his or her personality and is fully developed by the author.
Examples:
Harry Potter
Katniss Everdeen
Luke Skywalker

8. Main or Primary Character
The characters that are central to the story

9. Minor or Secondary Characters
Characters that are necessary to the story but play a smaller role