1. How do writers bring characters to life?

2. http://prezi. com/ubbh6kerqr2e/

3. Take out a sheet of paper and start filling in an MLA heading.
Name
Teacher
English I – block
7 December 2018
Title: Characterization Quiz

4. What type of characterization exists here?
At once, Laura's throat clamped tight like a hinged lid.  It was as if she had eyes in the back of her head, so she clearly could see Dianne and Steve grinning at her, waiting for her to make a fool of herself, again.
INDIRECT

5. What type of characterization exists here?
She was surprisingly strong for a girl of such petite stature. Her fiery determination usually matched her auburn hair, but not today for the first time since meeting Mr. Black she was afraid.
DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

6. What type of characterization exists here?
“The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.”
DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

7. What type of characterization exists here?
Julie held up six different outfits in front of the mirror and pondered which would go best with her navy blue shoes, pastel eye shadow and the diamond earrings she’d already pulled from her overflowing vanity. After ninety minutes of mixing and matching, and calling her sister three times for advice, Julie finally made up her mind.
INDIRECT

8. What type of characterization exists here?
The old mechanic hated modern electronics, preferring the old days when all he needed was a stack of manuals and a good set of tools.
DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

9. Let’s examine previous readings!
Rainsford
Zaroff
Eckles
Montresor
Character traits:
Direct or Indirect?
Flat or Round?
Static or Dynamic?

10. Ticket Out:
1.) Who is the protagonist of your family story? Who is the antagonist?
2.) Who is the character foil? Is it the same person as the antagonist?
3.) Take one character in your family to analyze. What are his/her traits? What makes that person uniquely them?
4.) If you could pick your family, would you?