Characterization: What makes a character real?

This chart shows five ways in which we learn about the main character. Good readers use this
type of information to analyze character traits, motivations, conflicts, point of view,
relationships, and theme.
Character’s What you learned
Direct Example Does this convince you that the
Name:_________ about the character
from Text character is real? Why?
__ from this example?
Speech
Not Somewhat
Really
Convincing Convincing
Convincing

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Why?

Actions
Not Somewhat
Really
Convincing Convincing
Convincing

   

Why?

Private
Thoughts Not Somewhat
Really
Convincing Convincing
Convincing

   

Why?

Appearance
Not Somewhat
Really
Convincing Convincing
Convincing

   

Why?

Reactions of
Other Not Somewhat
Characters Really
Convincing Convincing
Convincing

   
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