ENG1.ELAR.6.B
Analyze how authors develop complex yet believable characters in works of fiction through a range of literary devices, including character foils.
English I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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authorscomplex charactersbelievable charactersworks of fictionliterary devicescharacter foils
Skills
- analyze (how authors develop complex yet believable characters) #dok3
- identify (literary devices used to develop characters) #dok2
- explain (the effects of character foils in fiction) #dok3
- compare (different authors' methods of character development) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the literary devices authors use to develop characters in fiction. #dok2
- I can analyze how authors use a range of literary devices to create complex, believable characters. #dok3
- I can explain how character foils contribute to the development of main characters in works of fiction. #dok3
- I can compare and contrast the ways authors develop characters across different works of fiction. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors use various literary devices to make characters believable and multidimensional.
- Analyzing author techniques helps readers understand how characters in fiction are developed and interact.
Essential Questions
- How do authors use literary devices to create complex and believable characters in fiction?
- What role do character foils play in the development of main characters?
- How can analyzing an author's character development techniques enhance your understanding of a story?
- What makes a fictional character believable or complex?
- How do different authors approach character development in their works?