RL7.3: Characterization Notes Quiz

This type of character remains essentially the same at the end of the story as he or she was in the beginning.

• dynamic
• static
• round
• caricature

When a reader must infer clues left by an author to determine character traits, this is which type of characterization?

• direct

• indirect

• protagonist

• antagonist

This type of character undergoes an important change in a story, like Beast in Beauty and the Beast or Nemo in Finding Nemo.

• dynamic

• static

• stock

• minor

Katniss from The Hunger Games

It was slow-going at first, but I was determined to feed us. I stole eggs from nests, caught fish in nets, sometimes managed to shoot a squirrel or rabbit for stew, and gathered the various plants that sprung up beneath my feet. Plants are tricky. Many are edible, but one false mouthful and you're dead. I checked and double-checked the plants I harvested with my father's pictures. I kept us alive. Would a reader need to use direct characterization or indirect characterization to determine the best trait to describe Katniss?

• Direct

• Indirect

Read the passage and then answer the question below:

"No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly.

"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."

"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"

"I cannot tell", she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now."

Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind?

• "I cannot tell," she returned..."

• ""I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all,"[the Scarecrow] answered sadly."

• "Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."

• "Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• “Andy is such a jerk,” his sister sighed.

• Andy was rude and usually didn’t think of other people’s feelings.

• Andy knew he got to the line late but decided to skip ahead anyways.

• “I got here first!” Andy growled at the small child waiting in front of him.

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for? 

• Subtly 
• Say or Speak 
• Simple

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for? 

• Talk
• Timing
• Thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for? 

• All about them
• Actions
• Animals they own

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for? 

• Love interest
• Likes
• Looks

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3