Characterization

A person, thing, or animal who plays a part in a story.

• Main character
• character
• protagonist
• flat

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If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• To much information

• Cheating

Qualities that characters are given are call:

• money makers

• conflict

• character traits

• feelings

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

• Direct characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Too hard

• Useless

A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.

• an emotion at a specific point in time

• appearance

• an amazing dish prepare by your Great-Aunt Lucy

• personality

Which is NOT a character trait?

• bossy
• scared
• responsible
• shy

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Which of the following is a character trait?

• adventurous
• tall
• sad
• irritated

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.
• "I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
• Frank was a shy, quiet person.
• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

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Which is not one of the six ways an author shows characterization?

• Appearance

• Speech

• Events

• Thoughts

• Other Character Views

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. 
• Marcia was a nervous person.
• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

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