Characterisation Characterisation is a term used to describe

Characterisation

Characterisation is a term used to describe the way a character is developed by the author. Gradually as a story progresses more of a character’s personality should be revealed.

Characterisation Characters should not just follow a path through the story giving no insight into their personalities, attitudes, interests, thoughts or feelings.

Characterisation Readers want to know about the characters so you need to provide that information.

Characterisation I felt sorry for him so I offered to help him after school. Well I think you are crazy. Why would you want to get friendly with such a loser?

Characterisation When your characters speak use synonyms for said. The word said only indicates who has spoken. Was Jack angry? “Come here, ” said Jack. Was Jack concerned? Was Jack being friendly? As you have seen the word said told us very little.

Characterisation You can show powerful, aggressive or confident a character is by using imperative verbs (bossy verbs). It is your turn to do the dishes. Get in the kitchen and don’t argue with me! Go now!

Characterisation You are able to convey how afraid characters are when they hesitate in their conversation - er…. um. . Why are you er. . so um. . mean to me?

Characterisation Show through your writing what he does.

Characterisation Recently Mr James collapsed in the street and was saved because of Peter’s swift response. While others had stood around thinking about what to do Peter had sprang into action. Think about what you have now discovered about the character. Is he someone you would like as a friend? Explain your response.

Characterisation Your Task Write a paragraph about what this character does that reveals something interesting about his personality.

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Characterisation Mary fought back tears, her bottom lip hung down and she shrugged her shoulders. It seemed to her as if the whole world was against her. She had done her best but failed the driving test. Avoid over simplification by saying the character felt upset! Actions often show someone is feeling.

Characterisation Your Task Draw a smiley face character and underneath it write a paragraph using feelings to reveal something about your smiley.

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Characterisation Silly old fool ! I’ll over charge him for the repair. He’ll never know it was just a new spark plug that was needed. Ha-ha! From what you have read about this man’s thoughts can you form an opinion about him?

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Characterisation Write a few sentences to indicate what these characters are thinking. The thoughts must reveal something about each character’s personality. 1. 3. 2.

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Characterisation Mary, all smiles and bubbling with excitement after a morning shopping, was rushing, late as usual, to meet her sister Jill. Mary knew Jill would be sitting patiently, at her usual table with her double espresso, frequently checking her watch!

Characterisation Record your findings about each character under two headings (Mary, Jill).

Characterisation Compare these two characters in a subtle way so that their personalities are revealed.

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Characterisation Shaun, sat perched on the edge of the step, staring at Susan. Lethargically he pulled himself up and sauntered casually over towards her.

Characterisation Think of two words that could be used to describe him.

Characterisation Select one of these ladies. Describing the way she moves so that you reveal something about her personality.

Characterisation Joe was so grateful for the way his mother had sacrificed so much for him that he had a dedication to her tattooed on his arm.

Characterisation What unusual feature does this man have? Using this feature write a few sentences to reveal something of the man’s personality.

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Characterisation Frank, always on the look out for a good business opportunity was dressed in his Versace suit. Bob, was not known for his dress sense. He preferred wearing jeans and baggy shirts.

Characterisation Look at these two characters. Write a few sentences that will reveal a bit of their personalities by mentioning what they are wearing.

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