What is the best definition for character?

• A person, animal, or thing in a work of literature

• A person

• The who, what, when, where, and why

• The introduction to plot

What is characterization?

• The way a writer brings the character to life

• The writer directly describes the character

• The writer uses other's words, actions, thoughts, and comments to describe a character

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.3B

What is direct characterization?

• The reader learns about the character through words, actions, thoughts, and comments from others

• The writer never addresses the character

• The narrator directly tells about the character's personality or appearance.

• None of the above

What is Indirect Characterization?

• The narrator directly tells about the character's personality or appearance.

• The reader learns about the character through his/her words, actions, thoughts, and comments from others.

• The writer doesn't feel description is necessary.

• The reader can't assume the personality of a character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is a static character?

• A character that changes.

• A character that doesn't change

• A character that is only in the beginning.

• A character that is in the entire story.

What is a dynamic character?

• A character that changes.

• A character that doesn't change.

• A character that always causes problems.

• A character that never causes problems.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is a flat character?

• A character that shows few personality traits.

• A character with many personality traits.

• A character with no name.

• A character with solid abs.

What is a round character?

• A character with a large belly like Santa Clause.

• A character that is only introduced at the end of the story.

• A character with few personality traits.

• A character with many personality traits.

Which character type would Eeyore most likely fit?

• Static

• Dynamic

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which character type would Shrek most likely fit?

• Static

• Dynamic

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3