characterization

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Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization? Options: 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.

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Mrs. Loveday leaped up and shrieked with joy when Kentucky won the football game.

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

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true

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Which of the following words could be a character trait? Options: sunny, windy, clever, clear

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clever

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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...

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Generous

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The king glared at the scroungy, boy before him. "How dare you steal from the king's court!" he gruffly exclaimed. The trembling boy begged for forgiveness. He explained how he had no home, no food, and no where to turn. "Send him to the dungeons!" the king shouted angrily. The character trait that best describes the king is... Options: greedy, cruel, nagging, loud

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cruel

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Which character traits does Nate demonstrate?

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kind, considerate, loving

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Which word describes Shelly based on her imagination at the dentist's office? Options: fearless, cautious, frightened.

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frightened

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The type of characterization used by the author when he/she tells the reader exactly what kind of person a character is.

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Direct characterization

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The type of characterization used by an author when he allows the reader to observe the character's actions, his interactions with others and the things he says and thinks; the author lets the readers/audience decide for themselves.

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indirect characterization

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"Don Ricardo was mean-tempered and rude"

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Direct Characterization