Characterization - DOK2c

Which of the following BEST explains the difference between a FLAT character and a ROUND character?

• A direct character may have a few character traits but it does not typically grow or change much over the course of the narrative. In contrast an indirect character has a complex personality with diverse emotions and typically impacts the development of the plot and will grow or change over the course of the narrative.

• A round character may have a few character traits but it does not typically grow or change much over the course of the narrative. In contrast a flat character has a complex personality with diverse emotions and typically impacts the development of the plot and will grow or change over the course of the narrative.

• A flat character may have a few character traits but it does not typically grow or change much over the course of the narrative. In contrast a round character has a complex personality with diverse emotions and typically impacts the development of the plot and will grow or change over the course of the narrative.

• A indirect character may have a few character traits but it does not typically grow or change much over the course of the narrative. In contrast an direct character has a complex personality with diverse emotions and typically impacts the development of the plot and will grow or change over the course of the narrative.

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Which of the following BEST explains how a character's development is related to or impacts the plot of a narrative?

• The events of the plot force the character to make choices. Their choices then affect how they do or do not grow or change over the course of the narrative.

• The events of the plot happen at the same time as the character is developing, so the order or events happens in the same order as character development.

Which of the following correctly lists the elements of the WALTeR method?

• Words, Actions, Looks, Thoughts, Responses

• Words, Answers, Language, Thoughts, Responses

• Watchers, Actions, Looks, Thoughts, Responses

• Words, Answers, Looks, Thieves, Responses

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Which of the following provides the BEST definition of INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?

• When the author shows what a character is like through their actions, thoughts, and/or emotions.

• When an author tells the reader exactly what the character is like so the reader has a clear picture.

• None of these.

• Both of these.

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Which of the following provides the BEST definition of DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?

• When the author shows what a character is like through their actions, thoughts, and/or emotions.

• When an author tells the reader exactly what the character is like so the reader has a clear picture.

• None of these.

• Both of these.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to identify INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION in a text? The reader should:

• Look at the characters' actions in the story.

• Analyze how other people respond to the character.

• Think about the character's name and clothes.

• Review the characters' thoughts for idea.

Which of the following provides the BEST definition of CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT?

• The adjective or adjectives that can be used to describe the character(s).

• The way the character grows or changes over the course of the narrative.

• The way the character talks to other people within the story.

• The adjective used to describe the character's age and personal beliefs.

Which of the following provides the BEST definition of FLAT CHARACTERS?

• Characters that do not grow or change over the course of the story.

• Characters who grow or change in response to the events of the story.

• Characters who have complex emotions and thoughts.

• Characters who are vital to the story's plot and development.

What question can you ask yourself to determine if a character has developed over the course of a narrative?

• Is this character showing indirect characterization through her/his actions?

• Is this character one that I can relate to as a reader?

• Is this character different at the end of the narrative than they were at the beginning of the narrative?

• Is this character one who helps develop the author's theme?

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Read the passage below from Rick Riordan's The Lost Hero and explain WHY indirect characterization is being used.

The girl squeezed his hand. "Jason, you okay?" She wore faded jeans, hiking books, and a fleece snowboarding jacket. Her chocolate brown hair was cut choppy and uneven, with thin strands braided down the sides. She wore no makeup like she was trying not to draw attention to herself, but it didn't work. ... Her eyes seemed to change color like a kaleidoscope--brown, blue, and green.

• Indirect characterization is being used in this passage, and we know this because the narrator describes the girl's looks and how Jason sees her rather than telling us directly that he thinks she is pretty.

• Direct characterization is being used in this passage, and we know this because the narrator describes the girl's looks and how Jason sees her rather than telling us directly that he thinks she is pretty.

• Indirect characterization is being used here because the narrator tells us directly that Jason thinks this girl is pretty. By describing her appearance, he shows us specifically what he thinks about her.

• Direct characterization is being used here because the narrator tells us directly that Jason thinks this girl is pretty. By describing her appearance, he shows us specifically what he thinks about her.

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