Obj 1: Explain the ways in which an author uses characterization

• to allow the reader to make judgements based on the character's actions
• to explain what motivates the character
• explain history and situation of character
• to learn about them from their individual thoughts

obj 2: Identify and define the types of characters.

• archetypes or stereotypes, whereby they either symbolize something abstract or something larger than themselves
• "types"- serve limited function and role without comlication
• flat- have one dimensional personality: the miser is always a scrooge, the whiner always finds faults, etc
• round- considerably more developed, have combo of traits, are often malleable, and react in interesting and complicated ways to the events around them

obj3: Analyze the type of language used in a story

Obj4: Differentiate between connotation and denotation

• connotation iswhat is suggested by the author's use of one word over another and denotation is the literal meaning of a word

• allegory
• archetype
• caricature

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• or stereo typre where the character either symbolizes something abstract or something larger than themselves.
• exaggerated "types" or stereotypes that they simply stand for something ridiculousand cartoonish, something larger and abstract

• characterization
• connotation
• denotation

• the way the author defines and presents a particular character.
• what is suggested by the author's use of one word over another
• the literal meaning of a word

• dialect
• dialogue
• flat character

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• typically have one dimensional personality: the miser is always a scrooge, the whiner always finds faults, etc

• round character
• satire

• are considerably more developed, have a combination of traits, are often malleable and react in interesting and complicated ways to events around them
• characters might function as caricatures