CHARACTERIZATION - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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 Choice

1 min

1 pt

Characterization is the way an author reveals what a character is like and how the character changes throughout the story.

true

false

sometimes true

There is no such thing as characterization.

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which of the following words could be a character trait?

sunny

windy

clever

clear

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When analyzing a character, you can use which of the following to help you.

STEAL

STEALS

STEAL + S

STOLE

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which 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

1 min

1 pt

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 Choice

1 min

1 pt

Daniel 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...

Obedient

Loyal

Charming

Generous

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

"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 others

Actions

Looks

Personality

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Jack thinks his sister is weird for putting ketchup in her milk.

direct

indirect

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

^{Direct or Indirect Characterization?}
"I regretted it the instant the words passed my lips."
_{-Ungifted by Gordon Korman}

Direct Characterization

Indirect Characterization

16.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

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

45 sec

1 pt

The character who creates a problem for the protagonist is a

antagonist

protagonist

18.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

A character with few defining moments is called a ...

round character

flat character

static character

dynamic character

19.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

static character

round character

flat character

dynamic character

20.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

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

45 sec

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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 Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which scenario would make someone a static character?

A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time

A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil

An antagonist eventually becomes kind

An antagonist remains evil throughout the story

26.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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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