Characterization By Ricky Spooner Bryan Smith Characterization DefinitionCharacterization

Characterization By: Ricky Spooner Bryan Smith

Characterization Definition-Characterization is the creating of many diverse characters though the way they, act their gestures, and the emotions they display.

Vocabulary Characterization Direct Presentation Indirect Presentation Dramatized Flat Character Round Character Stock Character Static Character Developing Character Epiphany

Direct Presentation Definition-When an author plainly states the personality of character he is trying to create revealing the type of character they truly are. Example- “Graham Greene uses direct presentation when he tells us about Blackie: ‘He was just, he had no jealousy’”

Indirect Presentation Definition-This way of presenting a characters traits is done through indirect means like showing a scene where the characters traits shine through. Example- “When he shows Blackie allowing the gang to vote on Trevor’s project. ”

Dramatized Definition-This is a style used by an author of the story that proves to us each characters traits through scenes where their traits are exaggerated. Example- “Dramatic scenes in which the character says spiteful things and reveals their insecurities through their actions. ”

Flat Character Definition- When an author creates a character with two predominant traits and usually takes 1 to 2 sentences to describe them. Example- “Richard Connell ‘s character Ivan for instances is a fearsome thug and that is all that we need to know about him. ”

Round Character Definition-Are characters that are well developed characters that the author takes time to develop Example- “Huck Fin for example because Mark Twain imagined and dramatized him so successfully as an individual, lives vigorously in the imagination of millions of readers. ”

Stock Character Definition-A type of character that has been used over and over in stories as a character that is easy to understand throughout the story. Example- “A mad scientist who preformed fiendish experiments on living people. ”

Static Character Definition-This is a character that does not change there way of thought out the story Example- “Atticus Finch from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. ”

Developing (Dynamic) Character Definition-This type of character undergoes a change in the story that is significant not like a gesture or habit Example- “Piscine Molitar Patel from the novel Life of Pi. ”

Epiphany Definition-A point in the story in which character experiences spiritual insight or guidance. Its also the point where developing character changes. Example- “Pi Patel has an epiphany when he comes to realize that he must tame the tiger. ”

CLASS ACTIVITY! O The Matching Game Rules and Regulations! O Rule #1 Match the correct term to its matching vocabulary term.