characterization TPT

Characterization is

• a method authors use to show readers what a character's personality is like.

• an author's opinion of a character she/he is writing about.

• a method used to show readers what a character looks like.

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An author's goal is to make characters seem

• perfect in every way

• like characters in other books

• like real people

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Character traits show a character's

• appearance

• inner qualities

• inner & outer qualities

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Physical traits tell readers about a character's

• intelligence

• personality

• appearance

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Direct characterization is when an author uses

• a character's thoughts

• actions to show what a character is like

• narration that directly describes the character

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An author using indirect characterization

• reveals character traits quickly.

• shows character traits without telling the reader outright.

• uses narration to directly reveal a character's personality.

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Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect characterization?

• the character's thoughts

• the color of the character's hair

• the character's actions

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STEAL stands for

• Speech, Title, Evidence, Actions, Looks

• Speech, Title, Effect, Actions, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, Looks

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Buffy was a fierce competitor.

• Buffy didn't let anyone else get ahead during a race.

• Buffy ran every day after school, no matter what.

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Ella was curious about her new school.

• Ella had blue eyes and red hair.

• Ella did her HW as soon as she got home from school every day.

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