Characterization Test Retake

What is characterization?

• Character traits

• What a character says and thinks

• The process in which the author tells the personality of a character

• What a character looks like and what are his actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

True or False: If done correctly, characterization can make the characters seem like REAL people.

• TRUE

• FALSE

"Stubborn" and "Obnoxious" are examples of

• appearance

• physical traits

• character traits

"Brown, tan, and furry" are all examples of

• physical traits

• character traits

• attributes

• personality traits

Direct characterization is...

• the author telling you a character's traits

• the author showing you a character's traits

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Indirect characterization is...

• the author telling you a character's traits

• the author showing you a character's traits

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?

• Taking things that don't belong to you

• Silly Teal Eels Ate Lasagna

• Direct characterization

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Character traits are adjectives that describe a character's

• appearance

• inner qualities

• features

• thoughts

Character traits are also called characteristics, personality traits, and

• opinions

• physical traits

• attributes

Physical traits tell readers about a character’s

• intelligence

• personality

• fitness

• appearance