characterization

characterization

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English

10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.11-12.3, RI. 9-10.9, RL.7.3

+7

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is characterization?

Back

Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality of a character in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of characterization?

Back

Direct Characterization and Indirect Characterization.

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 Direct Characterization?

Back

Direct Characterization occurs when 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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Indirect Characterization?

Back

Indirect Characterization occurs when the author reveals a character's traits through actions, thoughts, speech, effects on others, and looks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the STEAL acronym stand for in characterization?

Back

STEAL stands for Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, and Looks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using Indirect Characterization?

Back

Indirect Characterization allows readers to infer traits and develop a deeper understanding of characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the main message or underlying meaning of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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