Characterization

Which is NOT a character trait?

• bossy

• scared

• responsible

• shy

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

• Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

• Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

• Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

What type of character trait is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom.  For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.

• talented

• friendly

• adventurous

• humorous

What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa snuck the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.

• selfish

• sneaky

• thrifty

• rude

Travis began the school year the same as always.  He never studied or completed his homework.  Each report card showed the same poor grades.  Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.

• round character

• static character

• antagonist

• dynamic character

Character traits are illustrated by the author through which of these?

• the character's actions

• the character's thoughts

• other character's opinions

• the character's appearance

• All of these

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.

character that undergoes a change in values, or it could be an overall change in the nature of the character is a _______ character

• Round

• Flat

• Static

• Dynamic

A Character that remains unchanged in his/her ideas or personality traits is...

• Round

• Flat

• Static

• Dynamic

Identify an example of thoughts indirect characterization:

• My sister jumped and kicked when my mom brough in her birthday cake.

• I just hate sitting in the doctor's waiting room, she mused, watching other people cough and sneeze. 

• My cousins yelled, "woooooohoooooo!" as Auburn won the game.

• With slumped shoulders and a frown on her face, she left class with her failing grade crumpled in her hand.