Characterization Quiz

The process by which an author reveals the personality of a character is called characterization.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of a character is?

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality of a character?

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Decide whether each sentence is an example of either direct or indirect characterization.

She wore a ten carat diamond necklace everywhere she went.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Decide whether each sentence is an example of either direct or indirect characterization.

Whenever anyone tries to speak with Dee, she says, "You don't know me," rolls her eyes, and walks away.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Decide whether each sentence is an example of either direct or indirect characterization.

Sally is awkward and shy.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Decide whether each sentence is an example of either direct or indirect characterization.

Parker tutors math students at the elementary school.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Decide whether each sentence is an example of either direct or indirect characterization.

The man's clothes were filthy, probably since he'd been sleeping on newspapers all night.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Decide whether each sentence is an example of either direct or indirect characterization.

Bill was a short, fat, bald man.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the excerpt, then select the character trait that best describes the character listed.

After coming home from a party, Morgan’s father questioned her.  She wanted to tell him that she was studying at a friend’s house and lost track of time, but she told him the truth instead.  Morgan is

• outgoing

• shy

• honest

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3