Characterization Practice

What is characterization?

• Developing a character's picture

• Developing and describing a character to make them seem real

• The main problem of a story

• Making a character seem funny

What is dialogue?

Which one is an example of dialogue?

• Haamid opened the window to let the fresh air in.

• Muhsin leaped off the rock and raced down the hill.

• Hassan called after Muhsin to wait for him.

• "I didn't eat breakfast this morning," Saaliha sadly admitted.

Which dialogue is punctuated correctly?

• "Hurry up Hassan, cried Muhsin".

• "That fresh air smells amazing mom! exclaimed Haamid"

• "I'm dreaming of pancakes and eggs," said Saaliha wishfully.

• Ummi can I get a green soccer ball next time? asked Hassan.

Choose all of the things that would be helpful when trying to figure out an unfamiliar word.

• Think of other words that include the same parts as the unfamiliar word

• Stop reading and take a break

• Use the other words in the sentence to help figure out the meaning.

• Skip the word you don't know and keep reading

A description of characters using character's actions, a character's speech or thoughts, and the way other characters describe the character.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

A description of characters that tells exactly how they are is called?

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.

• "I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

• Naeem was a shy, quiet person.

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

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously.

• Marcia was a nervous person.

• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

What is the difference between Direct Characterization and Indirect Characterization?

• There is no difference

• Direct Characterization uses the characters thoughts and actions to describe the character. Indirect tells exactly how the character is or feels.

• Indirect Characterization uses the character's thoughts and actions to describe the character. Direct Characterization tells exactly how the character is or feels.