Characterization Quick Review

What are character traits?

• a) The physical appearance of a character in a story.

• b) The actions and behaviors of a character in a story.

• c) The thoughts and feelings of a character in a story.

• d) The qualities and attributes that describe a character's personality.

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Which of the following is an example of a DIRECT characterization?

• a) The author describes how the character is always helping others.

• b) The author shows the character helping an elderly neighbor cross the street.

• c) The author describes the character's sad facial expression.

• d) The author reveals the character's love for ice cream through a dialogue with a friend.

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INDIRECT characterization is when:

• a) The author explicitly states the character's traits.

• b) The author shows the character's traits through their words, actions, thoughts, and how others perceive them.

• c) The character's traits are kept secret throughout the story.

• d) The author focuses solely on the physical appearance of the character.

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In a story, a character who is always late, forgetful, and disorganized is likely to have which character trait?

• a) Responsible

• b) Punctual

• c) Forgetful

• d) Disorganized

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In a story, if a character consistently helps others, donates to charity, and volunteers at a homeless shelter, what character trait can be attributed to this character?

• a) Selfish

• b) Generous

• c) Grumpy

• d) Mysterious

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Which of the following is an example of INDIRECT characterization?

• a) The author writes, "She is a very friendly and outgoing person."

• b) The character is always seen with a big smile on their face.

• c) The character spends their weekends volunteering at an animal shelter and talking to strangers on the bus.

• d) The character has a fancy car and lives in a big house.

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Which of the following is NOT a character trait?

• a) Smart

• b) Blonde hair

• c) Honest

• d) Curious

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Which of the following is an example of INDIRECT characterization?

• a) "She is brave and always stands up for what she believes in."

• b) "He has curly hair, blue eyes, and a freckled face."

• c) "In the story, she took risks and faced her fears without hesitation."

• d) "He always carries a notebook and pen, jotting down thoughts and observations."

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