February 6th

1. Have the following information concerning characterization in your notes:

Characterization: The techniques an author uses to develop a character. (Notice that it is a study of the techniques or the strategies... it is not the result of these strategies)

Direct Characterization: Tells the audience what the character's personality/purpose is
Indirect Characterization: Shows the audience things that reveal the personality of the character.

Techniques an author uses for INDIRECT Characterization: STEAL
S: Speech- What does the character say? How does the character speak?
T: Thoughts-What is revealed through the character’s private thought s and feelings?
E: Effect- on others toward the character. What is revealed through the character’s effect on
     other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?
A: Actions- What does the character do? How does the character behave?
L: Looks-What does the character look like? How does the character dress?

Imagery: Words and phrases that invoke the senses (Think of the five major types of imagery)

Allusion: Indirect reference to a notable person, event, book in history/literature/art, etc. Provides added meaning with the reference.

2. You will be applying the practice of characterization of the three African gods in the praise songs.

• You will identify adjectives that will help you recognize the result of the characterization. This is your starting point (WHAT). 
• Then you will turn to the manner in which the character is developed. For this, utilize STEAL. (HOW)

3. As you are performing characterization, you will need to keep a look out for IMAGERY and ALLUSIONS. Please note examples in your notes.