Characterization
Review
RRDG 100
Look at the images below of each
character. How would you describe them?
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.
Indirect
Direct Characterization
Characterization
Tells the audience what the
personality of the character is. Shows things that reveal the
personality of a character.
There are five (5) methods of
Ex: “The patient boy and quiet indirect characterization.
girl were both well mannered
and did not disobey their
mother.”
Methods of Indirect Characterization
Speech What does the character say? How does the character
speak?
Thoughts What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts
and feelings?
Effect on others What is revealed through the character’s effect on other
toward the people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction
to the character?
character
Actions What does the character do? How does the character behave?
Looks What does the character look like? How does the character
dress?
Practice: Characterization
Complete the characterization practice document found on
Google Classroom. Remember to use our notes on
characterization to help you. (STEAL)