Characterization

Characterization

8th Grade

12 Qs

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Characterization

Characterization

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.8.3, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.3

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Shelly Kelley Graham

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Characterization is

the central message in a story

the problem in a story

the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In indirect characterization....

the writer describes the character

the character's personality is directly described by the author

the writer reveals the character through STEAL

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In direct characterization....

the writer describes the character

the writer reveals the character through STEAL

the writer doesn't care how you learn about the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What does STEAL stand for?

Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: " No wonder Johnny was hurt because his parents didn't want him."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "He glanced at her face - her eyes, which were honey brown, and her nose, which crinkled when she smiled."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "But I am so much more than that! I am a musician, and a swimmer, and a person able to make my own decisions."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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