Characterization Test

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.

• Direct

• Indirect

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Larry looked lethargic.

• Direct
• Indirect

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.

• Direct
• Indirect

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.

• Direct

• Indirect

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
frustrated

• "She was frustrated"

• "She laughed at the teacher's corny joke"

• "She slammed her books on the table after getting her third tardy'

• "She went to untwist the peanut butter jar, and the lid came off with ease"

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
joyous

• "He glared at his phone as he realized he only had 1% battery left"

• "He pumped his fist in the air after making the basket"

• "He skipped into the kitchen only to realize the pan of brownies was already gone"

• "He was super happy"

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
scared

• "They laughed at the cheap graphics in the horror movie"

• "They were scared"

• "Their hands touched and it felt like love"

• "They shrieked after Mrs. Fisher jumped out from behind the lockers"

What do you need to include when recording text evidence?

• dollars and cents

• page numbers and quotations marks

• paraphrasing and page numbers

• quotations marks and apostrophes

What is a protagonist?

• Minor Character

• Central / main character

• Gives background information

• Involved in the subplot

What is an antagonist?

• Chief foe of the central character; source of problems for the main character

• Minor character

• "Good Guy"

• Always evil