Investigating Characterization- Sessions 1-13

When investigating the perspective, readers should only consider the perspective of the main characters, not the minor characters.

• True

• False

When investigating perspective, readers should consider the point of view of the story.

• True

• False

When investigating the perspective of the main character, a reader considers all but which one of these?

• What do they need or desire?

• What barriers or conflicts get in their way?

• What did they eat for breakfast?

• What experiences have shaped their perspective?

Which pronouns would the narrator use when writing in the first person point of view?

• you

• I, me

• it

• them, they

In which point of view is the story "How to Transform an Ordinary Hoop..." written?

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

Characterization is

• the central message in a story

• the problem in a story

• the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.

What character trait does Craig exhibit?

• eager

• selfish

• encouraging

• dedicated

Corey came back from the bathroom and noticed that her rainbow pencil was missing. She looked around the room and saw that Beth was using a rainbow pencil. Corey started crying uncontrollably and ran out of the room.

Which character trait does Corey demonstrate?

• active

• emotional

• suspicious

• reasonable

Scott doesn't talk much, but five girls in our homeroom class are currently competing for his attention. This is nothing new. Girls have liked Scott for as long as I can remember.

What character trait does Scott exhibit?

• quiet

• interesting

• sulky

• frustrated

Can you infer the cause of this picture?

• He was not looking where he was going.
• He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.
• His backpack was too heavy.
• He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.