CHARACTERIZATION

Well-developed characters are like people: they have traits, opinions, and motivations. Characterizations are the methods by which story tellers reveal the traits of characters. There are two types of characterizations: direct and indirect. Direct characterization is when a narrator or character describes another character directly. Indirect characterization is when character traits are revealed through a character's behavior.

Most of my characterization worksheets deal with indirect or implicit (implied) characterizations. Recognizing these characterizations is a higher order thinking skill, whereby the student must make an inference (a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning) based on textual details.

Characterization Explained (Google Slide) Character Types Explained (Google Slide)

Indirect Characterization Worksheet

Activity (worksheet)

Illustrate Character Traits Group Project

Group Project  (PDF)

Characterization Practice: Online Activities

Characterization Practice Activity 1 Answer Key (1-5) Answer Key (6-10)

Characterization Practice Activity 2 Answer Key (1-5) Answer Key (6-10)

Characterization Practice Activity 3 Answer Key (1-5) Answer Key (6-10)

Characterization Practice Activity 4 Answer Key (1-5) Answer Key (6-10)

Characterization Assessment

Character Types Quiz 1 (Handout)           Answer Key

Character Types Quiz 2 (Handout) Answer Key