Understand Setting, Character, and Dialogue
Authored by Ustadha Baiyina Jones
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read this sentence:
Squeezing his eyes shut, Ted clutched the armrest as he waited for the dentist to arrive.
What method of characterization does the sentence use to describe the character?
Appearance
Dialogue
Action
Thoughts
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does dialogue help with characterization?
It shows how characters interact with one another.
It shows events that happened in the past.
It shows the physical appearance of a character.
It shows the actions and gestures of a character.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the setting's role in helping to establish characterization in a story?
It shows the articles of clothing common to the setting.
It shows how characters react to or interact with their surroundings.
It shows the historical events that have influenced the setting.
It shows past events that happened in the story's location.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can an author's use of setting build tension within a story?
By having a character not fit in or be at odds with the setting
By having a character remember a previous setting
By having a character reenact historical events that happened in the setting
By having a character become comfortable in the setting
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of characterization through action?
She was tall, with short-cropped blond hair that was at odds with the length of her face.
Her front tooth was slightly chipped, making her smile all the more beautiful for its imperfection.
She closed the door softly, her fingers shaking as she turned the key and bolted the lock.
Her blue eyes were clouded by age; the wrinkles around the edges had become deeper with each passing year.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can characterization reveal to the reader?
The events that will build to the climax and conclusion of the story
When and where the story takes place
The fears and motivations of the characters
The central conflict the characters will have to struggle against
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In this example, what does the author use to describe the woman?
The woman's long, blond hair flowed behind her like a banner. The men in the room took notice, unsure if it was her extreme height, the sharp angles of her face, or the steadiness of her green eyes that held their attention.
Thoughts
Appearance
Actions
Dialogue
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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