What is direct and indirect characterization, and how do authors develop life-like characters in literary text?

            Characterization is when the author gives or tell you how the character is by the way they dress, speak, or by their actions. The two types of characterization are direct and indirect. Direct characterization is when the author tells the readers directly that the character is brave, shy, or smart. Indirect characterization is when the author uses descriptive words or details to describe the character. When the author uses details to describe the character without giving to much away of how the character is. Authors develop life-like characters in literary text by using these two kinds of characterization direct and indirect. Using these types of characterization to make real life characters that star in books. By using these you can make a character come to life by the describing or telling how the character is.

What is a plot diagram, and how can it help us predict the outcomes of a story?

 

    A plot diagram helps us by showing us how the story is setup by using exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution. Exposition is the beginning of the story.  Rising action is when all the events lead up to the climax. Once the story leads up to the climax which is when the turning point of the story happens after comes the resolution. The resolution is when the story comes to a reasonable action ( ending ). The plot diagram gives you an idea of how they are going to tell the story as you are reading.
     This purpose of a plot diagram is to show us a visual of the story.  If you were to read the book Divergent the exposition would be when they talk about Tris, her family, and their fraction. The rising action would be when they talk about the aptitude test and choosing ceremony. When they talk about the fight between Dauntless, Erudite, and Abnegation that would be the climax. After when Tris, Four, and Caleb leave and escape to the city that is abounded that would be the resolution (reasonable action ).
     This shows that a plot diagram helps us in many different ways because by using the plot diagram I have an idea of what the climax of my book would be.  I think the climax of the book I am reading now, which is the Jellicoe Road by: Melina Marchetta is going to be when the main character a girl named Taylor Markham is going to find the answer of to why she is having the same dream and why every time the dream ends with the words "It's Time!" A plot diagram is really helpful like when you want to write a short summary of your book just use the notes of your plot diagram. It's just that easy!

About the author

           Hey! My name is Amelia. I'm 11 years old and I live with my two moms.  I was born at McNeal hospital. My hobbies are reading, listening to music, and spending time with my family. I love to hang out with all my cousins. One thing I like to do with my cousins is go to park and play football, soccer, and softball.
      Last family reunion I had with my family we went to Woodhaven a campsite we go to every special holiday. This year we went to the park there and had a cookout, but then it started to thunderstorm while we were playing softball so instead of stop playing. We just kept playing throughout the whole storm no matter how much we got wet. Relatives were slipping in mud and grass, when my uncle was running to first base he slipped and went sliding to a tree that was at least 4 to 5 feet away. By the time we were done we were soaked.

     My favorite genre of books to read are distopian books, mystery books, and fiction books.
The books I've read over the summer that I was really interested in was the Divergent series. I also enjoyed reading the books The Fault in Our Stars and Heaven is for real.  The book I'm currently reading is The Thief Lord by: Cornelia Funke. This book is about two boys name Prosper and Bo who run away from they're aunt and uncle. Prosper and Bo travel to Venice, Italy and while they're there they meet a boy who calls himself the Thief Lord. Venice, Italy is a magical place with many secrets and Prosper and Bo have a lot to look out for.