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Creating Characters
Terms from Storytelling Unit
10
Debate/Speech
12th Grade
04/14/2011

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Term
Characterization
Definition
producing of a believable fictitious character
Term

Round

Character

Definition
a character whose personality, background, and motives are fully described
Term
Flat Character
Definition
not a fully described character, still serves a purpose in the story 
Term
Suspension of Disbelief
Definition
ability to keep audience "playing along" as if the performed story is real-life
Term
Pop
Definition
a shift from one character to another
Term
Dramatic "V"
Definition
placing different characters' body angle and gaze at different points, usually is the back of the room, in order to help audience differentiate
Term
Humorous pops are...
Definition
more fast and extreme, flamboyant movements
Term

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Dramatic pops are...

Definition
quiet and smooth, closer together, may "melt" together
Term
Two ways to achieve good characterization 
Definition
demonstrate physical characteristics and understand internal characteristics
Term
Give examples of round & flat characters
Definition

Round: Catherine or Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights

Flat: Cinderella's stepmother 

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