Characterization Review

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.
• "I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
• Frank was a shy, quiet person.
• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.
• Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.
• Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.
• Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously. 
• Marcia was a nervous person.
• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Arthur doesn't do his homework," Nathaniel told her.  "He doesn't practice.  He'll fail." is an example of...

• Direct Characterization
• Indirect Characterization
• Both

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Jeremy looked like a rock star.  He was really tall with perfect blonde hair, ice blue eyes, and this sullen look that drove the girls crazy." is an example of...

• Direct Characterization
• Indirect Characterization
• Both

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

• direct

• indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• She wrapped her jacket tighter around her, despite the high temperature outside.

• "I wouldn't trust her." Jackie warned.

• Lilly was a quiet, shy girl, but could be stubborn at times.

• Everything she drew he kept. Even the pieces she crumbled into a ball.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jane was always rude when Greg wanted more dessert.

• Jane gave Greg a look when he went to take more dessert.

• Greg's wife huffed loudly as he took another piece.

• Greg knew to never take a second helping of dessert around Jane.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

Raj waved at the new girl at school and offered his seat to her during lunch. This is an example of which type of characterization?

• Direct
• Indirect

Michelle is an unfriendly person who does not like to get to know the people around her. This is an example of which type of characterization?

• Direct
• Indirect