Which method of characterization is most direct, requiring the least work from the reader?

a)giving a block of information about the character, either at the beginning or throughout the work
b)showing the actions and words of the character as he interacts with others throughout the work
c)showing the inner self and thoughts of the character without comment or evaluation

Which literary approach focuses primarily on the dynamics of power in a text?

Write two sentences that incorporate 'imagery' (all of your senses) to describe a place that you like to visit.

Demonstrating understanding of jem's development one way to demonstrate understanding of character and theme is by writing from the perspective of a character. for this assignment, compose a short poem from the perspective of jem. your poem should detail his feelings about either a. his father, atticus or b. mrs. dubose. the poem must accurately trace the progression of jem's attitudes and beliefs, highlighting the important events and shifts in his perspective detailed above. your writing should also sound like jem, using voice and word choice that reflects the voice and word choice found in the novel. the poem can be a free poem (meaning it does not need to rhyme or follow a particular format). it should be a minimum of twenty-lines in length, have a title, and follow conventional rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.