Characterization Practice

A person, creature/thing, or animal who takes part in a story.

• antagonist

• character

• protagonist

• characterization

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

• Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of the character while direct characterization tells the audience what the character's personality is.

• Direct characterization reveals character traits through thoughts only while indirect reveals the character traits through other things.

• Indirect characterization relies on the reader's ability to determine the setting and plot, and direct characterization tells you what the setting and plot are.

• Direct characterization is always used, but indirect characterization is not commonly used in writing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

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.

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CCSS.W.6.3B

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.

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CCSS.W.6.3B

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.

What character trait does Jake show?

• considerate

• selfish

• cautious

• respectful

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

After Mark's mechanical pencil ran out of lead, he asked Pete, who sat next to him, if he could borrow a pencil. Pete yelled, "No, Mark. If you didn't come prepared, why is that my fault? Bring TWO pencils to class! You can't have one of mine or you'll never learn your lesson."

What character trait does Pete exhibit?

• insightful

• helpful

• angry

• harsh

Characterization is the process of revealing the personality and traits of a character.

• True

• False

Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.

What character trait describes Craig?

• tired

• fast

• hard-working

• early bird

What type of characterization is the following example?
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture.  He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

Indirect Characterization is...

• the author showing you a character's traits
• the author telling you a character's traits