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Name _______________________
Period _____ Date ____________
CHARACTERIZATION CHART
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Definition: Characterization is the method an author uses to acquaint
the reader with the characters. Authors typically reveal the
personality traits of their characters in the following ways:
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Methods of character-ization
arrator’s statements- descriptions of the character’s physical
traits and personality (telling)
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Character’s own actions— what the character does (showing)
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Character’s own speech & thoughts – what the character says
(showing)
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Other characters’ actions & reactions to the character (showing)
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Other characters’ speech about or in response to the character
(showing)
Trait
Evidence from Text
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Explanation of evidence
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Method of Characterization
Character’s Name:
Created by L. Clark-Burnell, 9/2002