Characterization Quiz

What is characterization?

• The way a character looks

• The way a character acts

• The way a character feels

• All of the above

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Naomi was incredibly smart

• I wanted to scream but forced a smile onto my face

• The shopkeeper sneered at the teenagers

• Jeff walked up to the boy, knocked the sandwich from his hands, and stomped on it

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How is indirect characterization through speech shown?

• Through the character's thoughts

• Through the character's actions

• Through the character's looks

• Through the character's dialogue

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What does indirect characterization through thoughts reveal?

• The character's appearance

• The character's feelings

• The character's actions

• The character's speech

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What does indirect characterization through dialogue reveal?

• The character's thoughts

• The character's actions

• The character's appearance

• The character's speech patterns

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization through actions?

• The dog had brown spots

• The whole world is out to get me

• Piper gave her ice cream cone to the crying boy who dropped his

• The shopkeeper sneered at the teenagers

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How is indirect characterization through looks or facial expressions shown?

• Through the character's thoughts

• Through the character's actions

• Through the character's speech

• Through the character's appearance

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What is the purpose of characterization?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide information about the character

• To create suspense in the story

• To describe the setting

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