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    The document outlines 8 methods of characterizing characters in writing: physical description, name analysis, attitude/appearance, dialogue, thoughts, reactions of others, action or incident, and physical/emotional setting. These methods include describing a character's physical traits, examining the meaning behind their name, analyzing their attitude, looking at how they speak and what they think, observing how others react to them, seeing how they act in or are affected by events, and considering how the setting impacts their development.

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    The document outlines 8 methods of characterizing characters in writing: physical description, name analysis, attitude/appearance, dialogue, thoughts, reactions of others, action or incident, and physical/emotional setting. These methods include describing a character's physical traits, examining the meaning behind their name, analyzing their attitude, looking at how they speak and what they think, observing how others react to them, seeing how they act in or are affected by events, and considering how the setting impacts their development.

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    The document outlines 8 methods of characterizing characters in writing: physical description, name analysis, attitude/appearance, dialogue, thoughts, reactions of others, action or incident, and physical/emotional setting. These methods include describing a character's physical traits, examining the meaning behind their name, analyzing their attitude, looking at how they speak and what they think, observing how others react to them, seeing how they act in or are affected by events, and considering how the setting impacts their development.

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    8 METHODS OF CHARACTERIZATION

    Physical Description

    The first method of characterization, and the most common. It describes any
    physical aspects of the character, including hair, height, skin, how he/she walks,
    etc.

    Name Analysis

    The second method of characterization; when you examine the meaning of a


    character's name and describe it. Note: not all names are significant to the story.

    Attitude/appearance

    The third method of characterization; the reader's description of the character's


    attitude; how the character appears to feel about what happens to them in the
    story.

    Dialogue

    The fourth method of characterization; the way a character speaks. Includes


    choice of words, syntax, tone, and diction, as well as how others speak to the
    character.

    Thoughts

    The fifth method of characterization; what the character thinks about the world
    around them. Can only be analyzed if you are inside the character's head or told
    what he/she is thinking.

    Reactions of Others

    The sixth method of characterization. Analyzing this means you are looking at
    how others in the story react to/treat the character. Reactions can include verbal
    response, as well as physical or emotional treatment.

    Action or Incident

    The seventh method of characterization; describes how a character reacts to/is


    affected by a certain event. What action did they take? Have they been shaped
    by past events? These determine how a character develops throughout a story.

    Physical/Emotional Setting

    The eighth method of characterization. This can affect the character's


    development, as well as the plot of the story.

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