3.3.1.1.1 - Characterization Techniques
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What is direct characterization?
💡 Hint: Think about how a character's traits are conveyed directly.
Give an example of indirect characterization.
💡 Hint: Consider how characters act or react in various situations.
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What type of characterization explicitly states a character's traits?
💡 Hint: Think about how authors write about characters openly.
True or False: A foil character's purpose is to create sympathy for the protagonist.
💡 Hint: Consider how foils reveal traits through contrast.
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Choose a character from a book or film and analyze their character arc. Discuss how it relates to the main themes of the story.
💡 Hint: Reflect on pivotal moments in the character's story.
Reflect on a foil character in literature. Analyze how this character enhances the protagonist's traits and what this reveals about the overall narrative.
💡 Hint: Think about scenes where both characters interact and what is compared.
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