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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat are character traits?physical descriptionsqualities, such as insecurity or braveryplaces a character has beenwhat a character says
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is direct characterization?Reactions of other characters give us information we needWe learn about a character through their physical appearanceWe learn about a character through their thoughtsAn author tells you directly about a character
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIndirect Characterization involves...Learning about characters through their thoughts and actionsAn author telling us that a character is shyAn author's commentsA listing of a character qualities from the author
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off-beat and missed several moves, but she pushed herself through the routine.passionatenervoustiredbored - 5. Multiple ChoiceTravis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.round characterstatic characterantagonistdynamic character
- 6. Multiple ChoiceEven though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.dynamic characterflat characterstatic characterantagonist
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.actionsthoughtsstatementsinteractions with other characters - 8. Multiple ChoiceStatic Characters...do not change during the storyhave little or no detailhave lots of detailchange during the story
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe most important participant in a story.Minor CharacterAntagonistProtagonistMain Character
- 10. Multiple ChoiceDynamic Characters...do not change during the storyhave little or no detailhave lots of detailchange during the story
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMadison Murphy was always happy. No matter how bad of a day he had, he always had a smile on his face.
What type of character is Madison?flat characterround characterdynamic characterminor character - 12. Multiple ChoiceNot only was Matthew athletic, but he was popular with classmates, avid reader, and a promising musician.
What type of character is Matthew?flat characterround characterstatic characterantagonist - 13. Multiple ChoiceIf the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that isdirect characterizationindirect characterization
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a character trait?bossyscaredresponsibleshy
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a character trait?adventuroustallsadirritated
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?He tapped his foot anxiously."I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.Frank was a shy, quiet person.Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall. - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of indirect characterization?Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.Marcia was a nervous person.Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA character who changes during the course of a story or novel. The change in outlook or character is permanent. .antagonistflat characterdynamic characterstereotype
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.flatrounddynamicprotagonist
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novelRoundStaticAntagonistProtagonist
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe main or central character of a storyProtagonistAntagonistRound characterFlat character
- 22. Multiple ChoiceType of character who opposes the main character. This character goes against the main character.ProtagonistAntagonistDynamicFlat
- 23. Multiple Choicea well developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traitsflatroundprotagonistantagonist
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThroughout a story, a Static Character...goes through a change.is energetic.is also the Protagonist.remains the same.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThis type of character is not complex. He or she has only one or two main ideas or emotions.Round CharacterFlat Character
- 26. Multiple ChoiceCharacters who exhibit a variety of traits, show a range of emotions, & display strengths and weaknessesRoundFlatStaticDynamic
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA character defined by only one or two traits, shows few emotions, stereotypical (stock) character?RoundFlatStaticDynamic
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe reason why characters act, think, and feel as they doeffectmotivationfictioncause
- 29. Multiple ChoiceA character that must make a choice between upsetting his family or breaking the law is facing a...juryhard timemoral dilemmajudgement
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat a writer hopes to achieve in a particular workauthor's successauthor's salaryauthor's fameauthor's purpose
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