Characterization & Symbolism Review

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What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are? Options: what the character says, how other characters react to the character, what the character thinks, all of the above

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all of the above

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What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait? Options: Nicki's thoughts, Nicki's feelings, Nicki's actions, the other characters' reactions to Nicki

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Nicki's actions

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A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is ________. Options: fierce, cowardly, talented, bold

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cowardly

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Character trait that best describes Grandpa from the story: "Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in Grandpa’s building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. 'I’ve never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!' exclaimed Simon." Options: wise, fortunate, magnificent, elegant.

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wise

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What character trait does Katie BEST demonstrate? Katie's mom came home from a long day of work and noticed that the entire house had been cleaned. Mom figured Katie must have cleaned it. The strangest thing was that Mom did not even ask Katie to clean. Then, Katie's mom found a note on the counter from Katie asking for permission to sleep at her friend Heather's house. Katie's mom smiled.

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Creative- Katie wants to go to her friend's house for a sleepover and knows she can convince her mom if she does her mom a favor.

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What character trait does Valerie BEST demonstrate when she throws a tantrum after seeing another girl in a Princess Rosemary costume?

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Spoiled: Valerie wants to be the only one in the Rosemary costume and hates that she has to "share the spotlight" with another girl.

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Which type of characterization is when the narrator/author TELLS the reader about a character?

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Direct

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What is it called when characters SHOW the reader their personality?

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Indirect

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization? Options: Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend., Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. , Marcia was a nervous person., Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

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Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. 

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jeff is compassionate when it comes to taking care of his nephews.
• Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.
• Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.
• Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

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Jeff is compassionate when it comes to taking care of his nephews.