Character Reactions and Descriptions in Literature

Character Reactions and Descriptions in Literature

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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'stunned' imply in literature?

Back

'Stunned' means shocked or surprised, often in a way that leaves a character momentarily unable to react.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a character reaction?

Back

A character reaction is how a character responds to events or situations in a story, revealing their emotions and personality.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'description' in the context of literature.

Back

Description in literature refers to the use of sensory details to create a vivid picture of characters, settings, and events.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of character descriptions?

Back

Character descriptions help readers understand a character's traits, motivations, and how they fit into the story.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can a character's reaction influence the plot?

Back

A character's reaction can drive the plot forward by creating conflict, revealing motivations, or leading to new events.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to infer a character's feelings?

Back

To infer a character's feelings means to deduce their emotions based on their actions, dialogue, and reactions in the story.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

Back

Direct characterization tells the reader about a character's traits explicitly, while indirect characterization shows traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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