2. What are character traits
A character trait is any piece of
information that helps us better “know” the
character
Character traits can include:
Appearance
Sayings
Thoughts
Likes/ Dislikes
Speech Patterns
3. Types of Characters
Main character : Protagonist
Antagonist: conflicts with
Protagonist
Round : has contradictory traits
Flat: only reveals one personality
trait
4. Types of Characters cont.
Stereotype: familiar or often repeated
character
Dynamic: Changes throughout story
Static: Remains the same.
5. Characterization
How characters reveal themselves is called
Characterization
Direct characterization: the writer makes direct
statements about the character’s personality
Indirect characterization: the writer reveals
character’s personality through words actions
and other character’s thoughts about the
character
6. Review
She had a gloomy attitude. She never
smiled and her outlook on life was
depressing.
Is this indirect or direct characterization
Answer: direct
7. Review
A character that changes their outlook as
a result of learning a life lesson is static or
dynamic?
Answer: Dynamic