COMMUNICATION ARTS 9
February 20-21, 2013
Bellringer
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In your NOTEBOOKS, answer the following Bellringer.
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1. “A deadly outbreak taking over the world.” This is an
example of what type of conflict?
A. man vs. man
 B. man vs. nature
 C. man vs. himself
 D. man vs. society
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2. “A man is banished from his town for having different
beliefs.” This is an example of what type of conflict?
A. man vs. man
 B. man vs. nature
 C. man vs. himself
 D. man vs. society
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Reading Workshop
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20-25 minutes
You should be in the 2/3 section of your book at
this point, with 1-2 quotes in your reading log for
that 2/3. If not, you need to take your book with
you to get caught up. There are only 3 weeks left of
the quarter; you need to have your ENTIRE book
completed by March 6.
Reading Workshop
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Complete a quote over the 2/3 of your book in
your reading log. At this point you should have 3
quotes completed for the 1/3 of your book and 1-2
quotes into the 2/3 of your book.
End of the quarter is March 8. Book and reading
log quotes must be completed by March 6.
15 minutes.
Objectives
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Know and define the different types of
characterization.
Identify the types of characterization in a text.
Know the definitions of protagonist and antagonist.
Identify the protagonist and antagonist in a text.
Notes-Characterization
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In your NOTEBOOK, write down the following
information:
Characterization-the process by which the writer
reveals the personality of a character.
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are 2 types:
 Direct
Characterization
 Indirect Characterization
Notes-Direct Characterization
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Direct Characterization
Tells
the audience what the personality of
the character is.
 Example:
“The patient boy and quiet girl were
both well mannered and did not disobey their
mother.”
Notes-Indirect Characterization
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Indirect Characterization
 Shows
things that reveal the personality of a character.
 There are 5 different methods of indirect
characterization:
 Speech
 Thoughts
 Affect
on other characters
 Actions
 Looks
Notes-Indirect Characterization
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Speech-What does the character say? How does
the character speak?
 Example: “Hey, we can have lots of fun at camp
this summer! I love being outside!”
 (This
shows us the character is upbeat and happy.)
Notes-Indirect Characterization
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Thoughts-What is revealed through the
character’s thoughts and feelings?
 Example: I wish it would stop raining. I am
tired of sitting inside!
 (This
shows us the character is not happy about
the situation.)
Notes-Indirect Characterization
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Affect on Others-What is revealed through the
characters effect on other people? How do other
characters feel or behave in reaction to the
character?
 Example:
The boy glared at his sister as she ate his
dessert.
 (This
shows us that the character is upset about his sister’s
behavior and inability to think of others.)
Notes-Indirect Characterization
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Actions-What does the character do? How does
the character behave?
 Example: The girl rode the lawn mower through
the house and into the garage.
 (This shows us the girl is not concerned with the
rules or safety.)
Notes-Indirect Characterization
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Looks-What does the character look like? How
does the character dress?
 Example: The little girl left the game with
slumped shoulders and a frown on her face.
 (This shows us the little girl is not enjoying
herself and is upset.)
Practice
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In your NOTEBOOKS, tell whether each is an
example of direct or indirect characterization.
1. Jane was a beautiful young girl. She had golden hair and
blue eyes, which made her stand out from the rest.
 2. When Jane walked in the room, nobody could help but
look at her stunning, gorgeous face. She commanded
attention wherever she went due to her good looks.
 3. Jim was very unlike any other businessman. He made sure
that all his clients got what they paid for.
 4. Jim was an honest man. He never cheated anybody in his
entire life.
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Protagonist vs. Antagonist
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Protagonist:
 The main character of the story or drama, the hero, who
is faced with an opposing for he/she must overcome in
order to achieve his/her goal.
Antagonist:
 A person or a natural force that opposes the protagonist
in the main conflict of the story or drama.
Who is the protagonist and antagonist
for the following movies?
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The Little Mermaid
 Protagonist:
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The Lion King
 Protagonist:
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Simba Antagonist: Scar
Shrek
 Protagonist:
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Ariel Antagonist: Ursula
Shrek
Antagonist: Lord Farquaad
The Dark Knight Rises
 Batman/Bruce
Wayne Antagonist: Bane (main)
Writing Workshop
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Complete the direct and indirect characterization
worksheet. Hand in when you are done. This is for a
grade.