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Characterization

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  • True or False: Realistic fiction deals with characters and events that could exist in real life.
    True
  • Character Type: Shrek (Round/Flat AND Dynamic/Static)
    Round and Dynamic
  • Character Types?
    Flat and Static
  • Where the author SHOWS you the character traits using STEAL
    Indirect Characterization
  • Direct or Indirect: Sally did not say a word in class.
    Indirect
  • Give an example of indirect characterization
    Answers will vary
  • Character Types?
    Round and Dynamic
  • How would the story have been different if it was told from Chris's father's point of view?
    The reader would learn more information about why Chris's father is acting the way that he is.
  • Where the author TELLS you the character traits
    Direct Characterization
  • Direct or Indirect: Billy was determined to win the football game.
    Direct
  • Character Type: Spongebob (Round/Flat AND Dynamic/Static)
    Round and Static
  • Character Types?
    Round and Static
  • Give an example of direct characterization
    Answers will vary
  • Which would we NOT find in realistic fiction? Realistic characters, a talking dog, realistic places, realistic problems.
    A talking dog
  • Direct or Indirect: The busy girl ran to class.
    Direct
  • What does STEAL stand for?
    Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, Looks
  • What are their character types?
    Round and Dynamic
  • What is an inference?
    An inference is when we make an educated assumption, based on prior knowledge.
  • Direct or Indirect: The girl had never missed a day of school.
    Indirect