Characterization

A Joe Fasen Enhanced Power Point

What is Characterization?

• How an author develops a character• Their looks, emotions, personality

and actions.

Characterization

Direct Characterization

• Clear statements are made about the character.

• “Ron is honest.”

Indirect Characterization

• The author writes about a character’s thoughts or what others are thinking about them.

How well do you feel you know these characters?