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Characterisation with STEAL

The document discusses characterisation, focusing on how to infer traits of characters through their looks, actions, relationships, and thoughts. It distinguishes between direct characterisation, where the author explicitly describes a character, and indirect characterisation, where readers must infer traits from clues. Additionally, it introduces the S.T.E.A.L. method (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks) as a tool for analysing characters.

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Characterisation with STEAL

The document discusses characterisation, focusing on how to infer traits of characters through their looks, actions, relationships, and thoughts. It distinguishes between direct characterisation, where the author explicitly describes a character, and indirect characterisation, where readers must infer traits from clues. Additionally, it introduces the S.T.E.A.L. method (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks) as a tool for analysing characters.

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Characterisation

What do we know about


her?

Write down everything


you can infer about the
young girl in this image.

Things to consider:
● Looks
● Actions
● Relationship with
others
● Possible
speech/thoughts
What do we know about
these doggies?

Write down everything


you can infer about the
dog on the left in this
image.

Things to consider:
● Looks
● Actions
● Relationship with
others
● Possible
speech/thoughts
How the author reveals the
personality of a character through
the speech, thoughts, effect on
others, actions, and looks.

Characterization
DIRECT CHARACTERISATION

When the writer makes direct


statements about a character’s
personality and what the character
is like.
(Adjectives - DESCRIPTION)
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FOR EXAMPLE...

1. The patient boy and quiet girl dared not


interrupt their mother.
2. As an outgoing young boy Jacob always
found it easy to make friends.

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INDIRECT CHARACTERISATION

The writer gives clues and depends


on the reader to draw conclusions
(infer) about the character’s traits.
(Verbs - ACTIONS)

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× What does the character
say?

SPEECH × How does he/she speak?

× What is revealed in
dialogue?
× What is revealed through
his/her thoughts?

THOUGHTs × What are his/her


emotions?

× What does he/she think


of other people or
events?
× How do others react to
the character?
EFFECT ON × What impact does the
Characters character have on
others?

× How does the character


treat others?
× What does the
character do?

ACTIONS × How do they


behave?

× What are the


consequences of
their actions?
× What are his/her unique
physical characteristics?

LOOKS × What clothes does


he/she wear?

× How does the character's


outward appearance
change?
× Complete the S.T.E.A.L.
Characterization Wheel for
the main character in the
PRACTICE following short film.

S.T.E.A.L. × Use this Worksheet to help


organise your thoughts.

× Include SPECIFIC examples

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