Indirect Characterization Practice

Indirect Characterization Practice

Assessment

Flashcard

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.3, RL.7.3, RL.9-10.3

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is characterization?

Back

The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does STEAL stand for in characterization?

Back

Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is indirect characterization?

Back

Revealing a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, and feelings rather than through direct statements.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is direct characterization?

Back

The author explicitly describes a character's traits.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of indirect characterization.

Back

During the test, Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow and she tugged her hair anxiously.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of direct characterization.

Back

Frank was a shy, quiet person.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is characterization important in literature?

Back

It helps readers understand characters' motivations and actions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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