1.)What is indirect and direct characterization? How can I find them easily?
2.)What is a tone in a story and how do you find it?
3.)How do you know which point of a view a story is told by?
4.)Whats the difference between sensory and descriptive details? Arent they like the same thing, because I mean they are both details?
1)
http://www.fictionfactor.com/guests/characterization.html
2)
http://davehood59.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/elements-of-fiction-style-and-tone/
3)
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/understanding-point-of-view-in-literature.html
4)
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/processes/ddetail/pop4a.cfm
Thanks!
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1.) Indirect and direct characterization are techniques used by writers to reveal the personality and traits of characters in a story.
Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes the character's personality or physical appearance. For example, if the author says, "Marie was a courageous and kind-hearted woman," it is direct characterization.
Indirect characterization, on the other hand, is when the author reveals the character's traits through their actions, thoughts, or other characters' perceptions. For instance, if the author shows Marie taking risks to help others or demonstrating compassion, it indirectly characterizes her as courageous and kind-hearted.
To identify direct or indirect characterization, you can:
- Look for statements in the text that explicitly describe a character's traits or appearance.
- Observe a character's behavior, thoughts, dialogue, or interactions with others to deduce their personality traits without the author explicitly stating them.
2.) The tone in a story refers to the attitude or mood conveyed by the author towards the subject matter, characters, or readers. It sets the overall emotional atmosphere of the text.
To identify the tone in a story, you can:
- Consider the author's choice of words and sentence structure. Words with positive connotations may indicate an optimistic or hopeful tone, while negative words may suggest a pessimistic or somber tone.
- Observe the characters' emotions and reactions throughout the story. Their experiences and interactions can indicate the prevailing tone.
- Pay attention to the overall atmosphere of the story. Is it joyful, suspenseful, melancholic, or humorous? This can help you determine the tone.
3.) The point of view in a story refers to the perspective from which the events are narrated. It determines who is telling the story and from what vantage point.
To determine the point of view in a story, you can:
- Analyze the pronouns used in the narration. Pronouns like "I" and "we" indicate a first-person point of view, where the narrator is a character within the story. "He," "she," or "they" suggest a third-person point of view, where the narrator is an outside observer.
- Consider the level of knowledge and access to characters' thoughts and feelings. First-person narratives provide insights into the narrator's inner world, while third-person limited point of view limits these insights to a single character's perspective. Third-person omniscient point of view allows access to multiple characters' thoughts and feelings.
- Pay attention to the narrative voice and the reliability of the narrator. Is the narrator subjective and biased, or objective and impartial? This can give clues about the point of view.
4.) Sensory and descriptive details are related but have distinct differences.
Sensory details appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell) to create vivid and immersive experiences for the reader. They focus on evoking a sensory response and help make the story come alive. For instance, describing the sound of leaves rustling, the smell of freshly baked bread, or the feeling of a cold breeze on the skin.
Descriptive details, on the other hand, encompass a broader range of elements that provide information about characters, settings, or objects in the story. They can include physical appearances, actions, emotions, or any other details necessary for the reader's understanding. For example, describing a character's appearance, a room's decor, or the actions of a specific event.
While both sensory and descriptive details contribute to the overall richness of a story, sensory details specifically focus on engaging the reader's senses, whereas descriptive details encompass a wider range of information.