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What is a dynamic character?
What is a static character?
Name two types of characterization.
Direct and Indirect
What is direct characterization?
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What is indirect characterization?
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Is STEAL used in direct or indirect characterization?
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In the acronym STEAL, what does the 'A' stand for?
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In the acronym STEAL, what does the 'T' stand for?
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In the acronym STEAL, what does the 'S' stand for?
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In the acronym STEAL, what does the 'L' stand for?
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In the acronym STEAL, what does the 'E' stand for?
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What is an example of direct characterization?
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What is an example of indirect characterization?
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What character trait is shown in 'Grendel is evil'?
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What does 'Dally walked us back to the door' demonstrate?
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What does 'The seafarer, lonely and scared...' suggest?
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What does 'Ponyboy... if I see you in the hall at school...' illustrate?
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What does the phrase 'The wanderer has sorrow in his heart' convey?
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Study Notes
Character Types
- A dynamic character evolves throughout the story, exhibiting change due to events.
- A static character remains constant, showing no significant change despite the plot developments.
Characterization Techniques
- Characterization is categorized into two types: direct and indirect.
- Direct characterization involves the author explicitly describing a character's traits, e.g., "He was a dirty child."
- Indirect characterization reveals character traits through actions, thoughts, speech, looks, and effects on others without overt statements.
STEAL Acronym for Indirect Characterization
- STEAL stands for Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, and Looks, aiding in remembering methods of characterization.
- S: Speech - Dialogue revealing character personality.
- T: Thoughts - Internal monologue that gives insight into a character's mind.
- E: Effect on others - How the character influences or affects those around them.
- A: Actions - Choices and behaviors that reveal character traits.
- L: Looks - Physical description indicating personality traits.
Examples of Direct Characterization
- Descriptive statements clearly indicate characteristics, e.g., "I have light-brown, almost-red hair and greenish-gray eyes."
- Social class distinctions are made, e.g., "Socials were the jet set - the West-side rich kids."
Examples of Indirect Characterization
- Character reactions and demeanor hint at traits, e.g., "Johnny gulped and got a little pale."
- Behavioral observations provide insight, e.g., "Dally got up and stalked off, his fists jammed in his pockets."
Contextual Character Insights
- Grendel is explicitly defined as evil, showcasing a clear characteristic.
- The seafarer's determination and emotional state reflect deeper themes of journey and loneliness.
Application of Characterization
- Indirect characterization examples provide insight into characters without explicitly stating their traits, enhancing depth and engagement in storytelling.
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Description
Test your understanding of character types and characterization techniques, including both direct and indirect methods. This quiz will cover the dynamic and static characters as well as the STEAL acronym to enhance your knowledge about character analysis in literature.
