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Direct and Indirect Characterization

Authored by Julia West

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

Direct and Indirect Characterization
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which words mean: A writer makes direct statements about a character?

direct characterization

indirect characterization

characterization

personality

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which words mean: A writer suggests information through a character's thoughts, words, and actions as well as what other characters say and think about the character?

direct characterization

indirect characterization

character traits

character motives

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The author tells the reader about a character's personality

Direct Characterization

Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mary looked away and shifted her feet when her father asked where the money went.

Direct Characterization

Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sally screamed at the top of her lungs, "I want more candy!"

Indirect-Thoughts

Indirect-Speech

Indirect-Action

Indirect-Effects on Others

Indirect-Looks

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does analyzing character traits help you become a better reader?

When you are able to identify a character’s traits, you are able to understand their actions and motives better.

Understanding the character gives you an understanding of the story.

You can make predictions about how a character will react to different situations.

All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

CCSS.W.6.9A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

He tapped his foot anxiously.

"I wouldn't trust that man," said Maggie.

Frank was a shy, quiet person.

Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3B

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