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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThere are two types of characterisation:Nominal and non-nominal.Lateral and linear.Traditional and non-traditional.Direct and indirect.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Is this direct or indirect characterisation?
"Mrs. Montez is the most unorganised lady!"
Direct
There is no characterisation here.
Indirect
- 3. Multiple Choice
is this direct or indirect characterisation?
"Kylie's name was called and she slowly walked to the edge of the stage while staring at the ground."
Indirect
Direct
There is no characterisation here.
Both
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of these is INDIRECT characterisation?
Tom cried and cried when my goldfish died.
Tom loves animals and I only worked this out when he cried because my goldfish died.
Tom really doesn't like it when pets die.
Tom was an extremely sensitive and emotional guy, who loved animals, especially fish.
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- 5. Multiple Choice
Direct characterisation is...
When the author explicitly tells the audience what the character is like.
When the author describes the character's physical appearance.
When the author shows instead of tells the audience what the character is like through their actions, words, and interactions.
When the author creates a character.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Indirect characterisation is...
When the author explicitly tells the audience what the character is like.
When the author describes the character's physical appearance.
When the author shows instead of tells the audience what the character is like through their actions, words, and interactions.
When the author creates a character.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What makes a compelling and realistic character in a story?
Appearance or visual of the character
Action that shows the type of person your character is
Speech which develops your character as a person
Thoughts which let the reader into your character's mind
- 8. Multiple Choice
Is this direct or indirect characterisation?
"Judy really is such a wonderful friend."
Direct
Indirect
Both
Neither
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA narrator stating that a particular character is "heroic" is an example of direct characterisation.TrueFalse
- 10. Multiple Choice
'Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a village near the forest. Whenever she went out, the little girl wore a red riding cloak, so everyone in the village called her Little Red Riding Hood.' This is an example of...
describing personalities
describing actions
quoting dialogues
describing physical appearance
- 11. Multiple Choice
'"That's a good idea," her mother said. So they packed a nice basket for Little Red Riding Hood to take to her grandmother.' This is an example of...
describing characters' likes and dislikes
describing actions
describing thoughts and feelings
describing personalities
- 12. Multiple Choice
'Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a village near the forest. Whenever she went out, the little girl wore a red riding cloak, so everyone in the village called her Little Red Riding Hood.' What is this opening like?
Starting with a flashback
Surprising the readers
Describing the setting
Beginning at the end
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