Characterization
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Hi I need help writing believable characters.
Use the Library to find information about characterization. Read some tips on writing believable characters. Select one character (whom you know or about whom you have read) and write contrasting paragraphs about that character. In the first, try to make the character likeable. In the second, attempt to arouse a hostile reaction toward the character. Finally, in the third paragraph, choose the one you think is more successful and explain why.
Deliverable:
Three paragraph essay (250-350 words)
Objective: Apply critical thinking skills to the content of the course.
Describe the central idea of specific literary works.
Discuss the concepts of point of view, symbolism, theme, and style.
Research and cite sources in APA format.
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Hi,
Characterization is when you show the character through your writing, not tell about the character. You can see the character and understand some part of their personality without being told. It takes good descriptive writing and be sure to show and not tell!
Here is what I would do with these paragraphs:
Karen grabs her grandson Jo, giving him kisses and rubbing his back. "Oh I have missed you!" she says, even though she just saw him two days ago. He is two and lights up when he sees her. "Hi!" he says lovingly. Karen sits with him on the floor of the playroom and grabs some cars out of the toy box. They begin playing together, and every once in awhile ...
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