Defines terms and provides examples associated with characterization in fictional texts.

1. Characterization

2. What are character traits
A character trait is any piece of
information that helps us better “know” the
character
Character traits can include:
 Appearance

Sayings
 Thoughts
 Likes/ Dislikes

Speech Patterns

3. Types of Characters
Main character : Protagonist
Antagonist: conflicts with
Protagonist
Round : has contradictory traits
Flat: only reveals one personality
trait

4. Types of Characters cont.
Stereotype: familiar or often repeated
character
Dynamic: Changes throughout story
Static: Remains the same.

5. Characterization
How characters reveal themselves is called
Characterization
Direct characterization: the writer makes direct
statements about the character’s personality
Indirect characterization: the writer reveals
character’s personality through words actions
and other character’s thoughts about the
character

6. Review
She had a gloomy attitude. She never
smiled and her outlook on life was
depressing.
Is this indirect or direct characterization
Answer: direct

7. Review
A character that changes their outlook as
a result of learning a life lesson is static or
dynamic?
Answer: Dynamic

8. Review
A character that hates tomatoes but loves
ketchup is flat or round?
Answer: Round