Imagery is language that appeals to the senses:
Visual imagery—appeals to sight.
Aural (or auditory) imagery—appeals to hearing
Tactile imagery—appeals to touch
Olfactory imagery—appeals to smell
Characters are one of the most critical
elements in storytelling, whether in
literature, film, theater, or any other
narrative medium.
They are the individuals who drive the
plot, engage the audience, and bring the
story to life. Characters are often
classified into various types, each with
distinct roles and characteristics:
Types of characters:
Protagonist – the main
character in the story (often
the “good guy”)
Antagonist – the person or
the force that works against
of protagonist (often the
“bad guy”)
Direct Characterization
Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the
character is.
Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered
and did not disobey their mother.”
Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the
personality of these two children. The boy is “patient” and the girl is
“quiet.”
Indirect Characterization
Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character.
There are five different methods of indirect characterization:
Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak?
Thoughts: What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?
Effects on others: What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people?
How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?
Actions: What does the character do? How does the character behave?
Looks: What does the character look like? How does the character dress?
Character Development
Dynamic characters
One that goes through some
change throughout the story.
Changed by some events
Static characters
They do not change throughout
the course of the narrative.
They serve to show contrast to
the dynamic one.
Character development
Round Character
A very detailed character, thus enabling the reader to see and visualize all
sides of this character.
The reader can understand the motivations (why they do things) and their
personal perspectives.
Flat Characters
Has a simple personality
The reader only gets to see one side of their personality.
Often called one or two dimensional character .