Characterization powerpoint presentation

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1. Types of Characterization Faiza Arshad

2. Characterization   Characterization  (care-ack-tur- ih -ZEY-shun) uses context and detail to reveal something about a character. In literature, characterization is expressed directly and indirectly through physical descriptions, dialogue, characters’ inner thoughts, and actions. These details reveal characters’ behavior, psychology, personality, and motive.

3. Types of Characters Here are other character types that affect characterization. Round characters  are crucial to the narrative; they are richly characterized and demonstrate a variety of personality traits. They encounter  conflict  and affect change, and they transform in response to those experiences.

4. Round Character A round character is a complex character. These characters have multidimensional personalities and distinct motives, flaws, qualities and backgrounds. They have genuine desires to do things, and their rich, well-defined personalities often include conflicting characteristics, helping the story to progress.

5. Flat Character Flat characters  are secondary and incidental. Because they exert little influence over the plot, they are less developed and tend to exhibit a single personality trait.

6. Flat Character A flat character is a simple character. They have one- or two-dimensional personalities and are relatively uncomplicated. Most flat characters only have one or two characteristics or  personality traits , and they lack depth and don’t defy the simple formulas that define them. Many flat characters come from well-known stereotypes to help audiences quickly understand who they are.

7. Flat Characters Flat characters rarely have the ability to change during a story or surprise the audience. While they may be simple, flat characters don’t necessarily reflect poor writing skills or have dull personalities. Instead, they are often vivid or distinct but simple characters, and they are important for storytelling purposes. Flat characters support round characters, and they help advance the plot of the story.

8. Exercise #1 : Write a FULL Description When it comes to writing characters, most of us focus on the facial features, things like hair color, eye color, etc. A great way to begin getting to know your character is to do a full description of them. In a book, we might not do this to the extent you might in a creative writing exercise, which is why it’s good to practice here. Here are some things to consider:  Skin/hair/eye color Do they have any warts or moles? What is their hairstyle? What is their build? Do they have any scars, tattoos, etc ? What is their general complexion? Is their skin smooth and silky, rough and calloused, or even bruised and battered? What default facial expressions do they have? What does he/she smell like? Exercise #1: Try to imagine every meticulous detail about your hero, and describe it as you would when writing a book. Leave nothing out, and be thorough, because not all of this will end up in your novel. You could even write it from the perspective of another character observing them.