1. A Guide to Characterization
S.T.E.A.L.
A Guide to Characterization

3. S- Speech
What does the character say? And how do they say it?

4. T- Thoughts
What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?

5. E- effect on other characters
What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?

6. A- actions
What does the character do? How does the character behave?

7. L- looks
What does the character look like? How does the character choose to dress?

8. making an inference
To infer is to draw a conclusion about something using evidence and reason

9. The evidence
Speech: The character looks at their feet while speaking and often speaks in a whisper
Thoughts: The character often worries about what others think of them
Effect on Others: Others do not notice the character, except when she drops her books in the hallway, or does something embarrassing
Actions: The character keeps to herself, is always on time to class, and tries to sit by herself
Looks: The character has hair that covers her eyes and is often dressed in hoodies
What can we infer about this character based on the evidence?