Characterization Practice

What is direct characterization?

• Direct characterization is when the author directly tells the audience what a character is like.

• Direct characterization is when the author describes the setting of the story.

• Direct characterization is when the author hints at a character's personality through their actions.

• Direct characterization is when the author uses dialogue to reveal a character's traits.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization? a) The girl had a mischievous smile. b) The boy always arrived late. c) The man was tall and thin. d) The woman spoke softly.

• c) The man was tall and thin.

• d) The woman spoke softly.

• a) The girl had a mischievous smile.

• b) The boy always arrived late.

What is indirect characterization?

• Using flashbacks to reveal the character's past

• Indirect characterization is the process of revealing the personality of a character through their thoughts, actions, speech, and interactions with other characters.

• Directly stating the character's personality traits

• Describing the character's appearance in detail

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization? a) The girl had a mischievous smile. b) The boy always arrived late. c) The man was tall and thin. d) The woman spoke softly.

• a) The girl loved to read books.

• b) The boy always arrived late.

• c) The man had a deep voice.

• d) The woman wore a red dress.

What are personality traits?

• Personality traits are the unique characteristics and qualities that define an individual's behavior, emotions, and thought patterns.

• Personality traits are genetic disorders

• Personality traits are clothing preferences

• Personality traits are types of food

Which of the following is a personality trait? a) Running b) Kindness c) Reading d) Swimming

• a) Running

• c) Reading

• b) Kindness

• d) Swimming

What are character motivations?

• Character motivations are the underlying reasons why a character behaves or acts in a certain way within a story.

• The physical appearance of a character

• The setting of the story

• The main conflict of the plot

Which of the following is an example of character motivation? a) The character wants to win a race. b) The character has blue eyes. c) The character likes to eat pizza. d) The character has a pet dog.

• b) The character has blue eyes.

• d) The character has a pet dog.

• a) The character wants to win a race.

• c) The character likes to eat pizza.

How can direct characterization be identified in a story?

• By observing the character's actions and dialogue

• By reading the author's biography for clues

• By analyzing the setting of the story

• By the author directly stating a character's traits or qualities.

How can indirect characterization be identified in a story?

• By analyzing the character's behavior, thoughts, and interactions with others in the story.

• By examining the author's writing style and use of language in the story.

• By focusing on the plot and events that occur in the story.

• By analyzing the setting and time period of the story.