Characterization

Characterization is the way an author reveals what a character is like and how the character changes throughout the story.

• true
•  false
• sometimes true
• There is no such thing as characterization.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?

• Mrs. Loveday was happy Kentucky won the football game.
• Mrs. Loveday leaped up and shrieked with joy when Kentucky won the football game.
• Mrs. Loveday watched the football game.
• Mrs. Loveday ate nachos while watching the football game.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following words could be a character trait?

• sunny
• windy
• clever
• clear

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Daniel likes to help others. He often volunteers at the homeless shelter and he frequently brings an extra lunch to school to give to a friend. If anyone ever needs help, Daniel is one of the first people to volunteer. He would rather give a present than to get one. The character trait that best describes Daniel is...

• Obedient
• Loyal
• Charming
• Generous

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The king glared at the scroungy, boy before him. "How dare you steal from the king's court!" he gruffly exclaimed. The trembling boy begged for forgiveness. He explained how he had no home, no food, and no where to turn. "Send him to the dungeons!" the king shouted angrily. The character trait that best describes the king is...

• greedy
• cruel
• nagging
• loud

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When analyzing a character, you can use which of the following to help you.

• STEAL
• STEALS
• STEAL + S
• STEAL + P

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The soldier wore his dress blues for the event; shined black leather shoes that shone in the light, perfectly pressed pants and a jacket displaying his rank.  He was a tall man that stood out in a room.  Almost six foot seven inches, he towered over most of his peers. (Unknown) This passage provides what kind of evidence in an analysis?

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect on others
• Looks

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Nate is Ellie's older brother. One afternoon they are walking home from school in the snow. The temperature had dropped below freezing and the wind had started blowing hard. Ellie was so cold. Nate was dressed more suitably for the weather than Ellie. He took off his jacket and offered it to her. She gratefully accepted. Nate is now colder, but he's glad Ellie is warm.

Which character traits does Nate demonstrate?

• kind, considerate, loving

• silly, obnoxious, loud

• grateful, kind, sad

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Nate is Ellie's older brother. One afternoon they are walking home from school in the snow. The temperature had dropped below freezing and the wind had started blowing hard. Ellie was so cold. Nate was dressed more suitably for the weather than Ellie. He took off his jacket and offered it to her. She gratefully accepted. Nate is now colder, but he's glad Ellie is warm.

Which word lets you know how Ellie felt when Nate offered his jacket?

• grateful

• freezing

• warm

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Over winter break, Quinn got a job walking dogs each morning. When school started back, his parents suggested that he quit his job until summer. Quinn decided to keep it. He knew it would be hard to get up every morning at 5 AM in order to walk all of the dogs and get to school on time. He also planned to sign in the chorus and play basketball. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he hoped that his hard work would be worth it. Quinn was trying to save enough money to go to summer camp next summer.

Which set of adjectives describes Quinn?

• trustworthy and thoughtless

• responsible and determined

• rude and unfriendly

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3