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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is characterization?
Character traits
What a character says and thinks
The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.
What a character looks like and what are his actions
- 2. Multiple ChoiceCharacterization is the way an author reveals what a character is like and how the character changes throughout the story.truefalsesometimes trueThere is no such thing as characterization.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following words could be a character trait?sunnywindycleverclear
- 4. Multiple Choice
When analyzing a character, you can use which of the following to help you.
STEAL
STEALS
STEAL + S
STOLE
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is an example of indirect characterization?Mrs. Loveday was happy Kentucky won the football game.Mrs. Loveday leaped up and shrieked with joy when Kentucky won the football game.Mrs. Loveday watched the football game.Mrs. Loveday ate nachos while watching the football game.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is direct characterization?
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.
The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDaniel likes to help others. He often volunteers at the homeless shelter and he frequently brings an extra lunch to school to give to a friend. If anyone ever needs help, Daniel is one of the first people to volunteer. He would rather give a present than to get one. The character trait that best describes Daniel is...ObedientLoyalCharmingGenerous
- 8. Multiple Choice"We found Little Man's clothing first, folded neatly by a tree. Then we saw Little Man, dragging a huge stick, and headed straight for Mr. Anderson." (Song of the Trees) This passage provides what kind of evidence in an analysis?Effect on othersActionsLooksPersonality
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which method of characterization tells what the character SAYS AND DOES?
Physical Traits/looks
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
Speech and Behavior
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character/effect on others
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which method of characterization describes WHAT THE CHARACTER LOOKS LIKE?
Physical Traits/looks
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
Speech and Behavior
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character/effect on others
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which method of characterization tells HOW A CHARACTER FEELS ABOUT A SPECIFIC IDEA?
Physical Traits/looks
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
Speech and Behavior
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character/effects on others
- 12. Multiple Choice
What do you know about Jack from this sentence?
Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.
Jack thinks his sister is making a good choice.
Jack thinks his sister is weird for using ketchup in her milk.
Jack doesn't care what his sister does.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.
direct
indirect
- 14. Multiple Choice
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Jack thinks his sister is weird for putting ketchup in her milk.
direct
indirect
- 15. Multiple ChoiceDirect or Indirect Characterization?
"I regretted it the instant the words passed my lips."
-Ungifted by Gordon KormanDirect CharacterizationIndirect Characterization - 16. Multiple Choice
The character who stands out at the center of attention; most of the story revolves around this character, who is usually likeable is
antagonist
protagonist
- 17. Multiple Choice
The character who creates a problem for the protagonist is a
antagonist
protagonist
- 18. Multiple Choice
A character with few defining moments is called a ...
round character
flat character
static character
dynamic character
- 19. Multiple Choice
A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a
static character
round character
flat character
dynamic character
- 20. Multiple Choice
A character with a variety of characteristics that you get to know about is called a
static character
flat character
round character
dynamic character
- 21. Multiple Choice
A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a
dynamic character
round character
static character
flat character
- 22. Multiple Choice
At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.
Static
Dynamic
Flat
Antagonist
- 23. Multiple Choice
Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.
Dynamic character
Antagonist
Protagonist
Flat character
- 24. Multiple Choice
In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.
Flat
Round
Protagonist
Dynamic
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich scenario would make someone a static character?A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over timeA protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evilAn antagonist eventually becomes kindAn antagonist remains evil throughout the story
- 26. Multiple Choice
John is a doctor working against the clock to find a cure for a disease that is threatening the human race. Despite all odds, he meets the challenge. John is the
protagonist
antagonist
static character
minor character
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