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4 Types of Characterization
What are the 4 techniques a writer uses to develop characters?
Direct
Indirect
- 1. Physical description- what they look like
- 2. Speech and action of the character- what the character says about themselves and what they do
- 3.Direct comment from the narrator- what the narrator says directly about the character
- 4. Speech and action of other characters- what other characters say about them or acts around them
Speech and Actions of the Character
- What the character says and does to help the reader understand them better
Physical Description
WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS
IN YOUR STORY?
Speech and Action of Other Characters
How they look or dress and how that shapes their character
- What other characters say or do that reveal another character's personality, behavior or actions
Direct Comment From the Narrator
Antagonists
- Comments that the author or narrator says that give us direct insight into a character
- anti- against
- The character or situation that is opposed/ in conflict with the main character
definition of story characters
Protagonists
- The heroes of the story
- The character central to the story
Pro- in favor of
Direct versus indirect characterization
Characters:
The people, animals and creatures that make your story come to life
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