Power Standard #7: Characters & Characterization Quizzer

Based on the lecture video, STEAL (the elements of INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION) stands for: 

• Says, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, Looks
• Says, Thoughts, Effects, Active Thoughts, Lessons
• Speaks, Thinks, Energy, Activity, Looks
• Speaks, Thinks, Effects, Actions, Lessons

Which of this is NOT one of the 4(FOUR) character types:

• Round
• Flat
• Dynamic
• Stationary 

A flat character shows one trait and does not evolve or change. 

• True
• False

 Which sentence CORRECTLY defines the difference between DIRECT and INDIRECT characterization. 

• In DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION, the author directly tells you info about the character. In INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION, the author reveals through the character's STEAL. 
• In DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION, author reveals through the character's STEAL. In INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION the the author directly tells you info about the character.

Application of Lesson....
“Hey Sheila,” said Jesuka. “I haven’t seen you at the mall all week. Where have you been?” Sheila shrugged. “I’m babysitting for Mrs. Davies.” “Babysitting? Why are wasting your time with some crying kid? You should be with your friends.” “My parents said that if I want to take ballet lessons, I have to pay for them myself.”
Which words reveal Shelia's motivation for having an after school job? 

• "“I haven’t seen you at the mall all week. Where have you been?”
• “I’m babysitting for Mrs. Davies.” 
• “Babysitting? Why are wasting your time with some crying kid? 
• My parents said that if I want to take ballet lessons, I have to pay for them myself.”