Characterisation

What are the important elements of characterisation?
Literal
  • ·         Actions
  • ·         Speech/dialogue
  • ·         Thoughts
  • ·         Physical description
  • ·         How other characters react to them
  • ·         Persona (antagonist or protagonist)
  • ·         Their effect on others
  • ·         Names
  • ·         Personality
  • ·         Background

Why is characterisation important?
  • ·         Create connection of character
  • ·         Add interest to story
  • ·         Insight into why things happen
  • ·         Add depth into the book
  • ·         Make it more real

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Figurative = greater conclusion