February 6th

1. We should be all caught up from the last week. Starting fresh today.

2. You will need the following literary term 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?

3. 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)