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Characterization in Short Stories

Characterization focuses on how characters are described in a story, typically centering on one main character in short stories. It examines aspects such as dialogue, physical appearance, thoughts, feelings, and character dynamics (static vs. dynamic). The document also prompts questions about the believability and qualities of the characters, including whether they are stereotypes.

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Characterization in Short Stories

Characterization focuses on how characters are described in a story, typically centering on one main character in short stories. It examines aspects such as dialogue, physical appearance, thoughts, feelings, and character dynamics (static vs. dynamic). The document also prompts questions about the believability and qualities of the characters, including whether they are stereotypes.

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Characterization

Characterization deals with how the characters in the story are

described. In short stories there are usually fewer characters

compared to a novel. They usually focus on one central character or

protagonist.

 Who is the main character?

 Are the main character and other characters described through dialogue – by
the way they speak (dialect or slang for instance)?

 Has the author described the characters by physical appearance, thoughts and
feelings, and interaction (the way they act towards others)?

 Are they static/flat characters who do not change?

 Are they dynamic/round characters who DO change?

 What type of characters are they? What qualities stand out? Are they
stereotypes?

 Are the characters believable?

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