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Characterization/set
Characterization and Setting Notes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| STEAL-what does each of the letters mean | S=Speech T=Thoughts E=Effect on others toward the character A= Actions L=Looks |
| What is the setting? | Where the story takes place |
| What are the 3 main components that make up setting and give an example | 1. Time- the present 2.Location- School 3. Environment-hot and sticky |
| Where in the story will you find the setting? | Anywhere-beggining, middle or end |
| Why is the setting vital to the forming of the plot? | It establishes the location |
| What 5 things does the author reveal about a character? | 1. Physical Description 2. Speech 3. Actions 4.Inner Thoughts 5. Attitudes and reactions of other characters |
| What are traits? What are motives? | The more permanent qualities in their personalities The reasons they act the way they do |
| Realistic/Round charcter Dynamic character Flat/Static character Stock character | is realistic or believable undergoes a change does not change is a stereotyped character |
| direct characterization indirect characterization | tells the audience what the personality of the character is shows things that reveal the personality of a character |