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Jan 11, 2015 · Types of Characters. 1. Types of Characters. 2. Primary Characters A primary character is a main character in literature. There can be one or even a couple of primary characters in a novel. They are essential to the plot of the literary work. 3. Protagonist The story is shaped around the protagonist.
- Types of Characters
1. Types of Characters. 2. These are the common types of...
- Types of Characters in Literature
The document discusses different types of characters in...
- Characters in literature
Characters in literature. This document defines and provides...
- Types of Characters
- Main & Minor Characters
- Protagonist and Antagonist
- Round & Flat Characters
- Static & Dynamic Characters
- introduced is the same
- Which words create characterization to clarify your image of Tommy?
- Direct Characterization
- Indirect Characterization
- Read the following text. What might this character’s appearance say about his personality?
- • She feels sad.
- indirect character trait is shown?
- Motivation
The most important characters in a story are called main characters. Events in the story center on the lives of these characters. Therefore, the writer usually includes many details about their circumstances, appearance, actions, and feelings. The less important characters are called minor characters. These characters exist to interact with the mai...
PROTAGONIST- Is the central character. Always the main character with whom the story is about. ANTAGONIST- Opposes the protagonist and creates conflict for our main character.
Characters that are complex and fully developed are said to be round characters. Round characters tend to display strengths, weaknesses, and a full range of emotions. The writer provides enough detail for the reader to understand their feelings and motives. Flat characters are not complex. They have few emotions. Has one kind of personality, often ...
A character who grows emotionally, learns a lesson, or alters his or her behavior is called DYNAMIC CHARACTER. A static character is the opposite of a dynamic character. The personality of that character when he is
personality when the story comes to a close. And all his actions in-between stay true to that personality. Read the following: The sniper looked at his enemy falling and he shuddered. The lust of battle died in him. He became bitter by remorse. The sweat stood out in beads on his forehead...His teeth chattered. He began to gibber to himself, cursin...
Tommy McSweeney really hated being the tallest boy in the eighth grade. Everyone assumed he was a good basketball player, but he had no athletic interest or skill. Instead, his talent emerged far from a court or ball field. No one beyond Tommy’s family knew that the pale, muscular kid with curly hair and freckles was a classical pianist—and Tommy i...
If a writer tells you what a character is like the method is direct characterization When a writer uses direct characterization, you don’t have to do any detective work to figure out the character. Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.” Explanation: The author is directly telling the audi...
Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. When writers use indirect characterization, they give readers the chance to decide for themselves what a character is like. There are five methods of indirect characterization.
The man seated in the parked limousine had short hair, piercing eyes, and a serious gaze. He was dressed neatly in a starched white shirt and striped tie. Read the following passage, paying attention to the character’s appearance. The girl in the fancy dress and high-heeled shoes squirmed feel? What details suggest this feeling?
and her chin hung low. A tear slid down her face. lips, and hands were clenched. Her head drooped wooden bench. Her eyes, uncomfortably on the hard How does this girl
After class, Deija asked Dana a question, “I’m sorry, Dana, but my little brother was sick and my parents made me stay home and watch him yesterday. Can I see your reading notes?” Dana huffed and rolled her eyes. She replied to Deija, “Uh, I don’t know where they are right now.” Dana is rude, uncaring, and unhelpful. Explanation: Deija asks Dana...
Motivation is the reason why people do the things they do. In real life, we may never know why some people act in certain ways— In literature, you will find plenty of clues to characters' motivations. Use the clues to find out what makes a character tick. Uncover a characters motivations by paying attention to what the character + what the says ch...
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Defining Characterization. Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well ...
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The Caregiver. The Mediator. Successful Business Man. The Confidant. And Many More! Types of Characters in Literature. Flat Character. a character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait's) do not change. Some flat characters are recognized as.
