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Characterization – The Giver
The way an author presents characters. Character's traits are the
Characterization:
character’s personality. They are revealed by authors using the STEAL strategy.
S
– Speech
T
– Thoughts and Feelings
E
– Effects on Others
A
– Actions
L
- Looks
DIRECTIONS: Think about The Giver. chapters that you have read and state one strong
example for each section of the chart below.
Character:
Characters Traits of Character
Evidence / Example from Text
You Choose
(direct quote or paraphrase)
Include page numbers where possible
Speech
Thoughts &
Feelings
Effects on
others
Actions /
Behavior
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The Giver Novel Study