Characterization

Characterization

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.3, RL.6.3, W.8.2D

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is characterization?

Back

The way an author introduces the personalities of characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are character traits to describe the narrator in the passage: 'My throat closed and I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes . . . this can't be happening I silently screamed.'?

Back

Nervous, Afraid.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can a character's speech contribute to indirect characterization?

Back

By showing their interactions with other characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Direct Characterization?

Back

When authors tell the reader about the character's personality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Indirect Characterization?

Back

When an author provides hints about what a character is like.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a character's personality?

Back

The combination of traits and qualities that form their character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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