Characterization

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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.

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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

Front

Which of the following words could be a character trait?

Options:

sunny

,

windy

,

clever

,

clear

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clever

Front

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

Front

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...

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cruel

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Which method of characterization tells what the character SAYS AND DOES?

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Speech and Behavior

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Someone who likes to try new or exciting things.

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adventurous

Front

Someone who is determined to be successful, rich or famous.

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ambitious

Front

Someone who is always working very hard.

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industrious

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Someone who looks down on people.

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condescending