Characterization and Tone

What is a character trait?

• a word that describes a character's physical appearance

• a word that describes a character's personality

• a word that describes how a character is feeling at one time

• the name of a character

A character whose personality can be defined by one or two stereotypical traits is

• a round character

• a flat character

• a dynamic character

• a static character

A character who has fully developed personality is

• a round character

• a flat character

• a static character

• a dynamic character

Which method of characterization is an author using if we learn a character stole something?

• Action

• Physical description

• Inner thoughts

• Speech

• Reactions

Which method of characterization might tell us about a character's weight?

• Action

• Physical description

• Inner thoughts

• Speech

• Reactions

Which method of characterization is an author using when we learn all of the characters in a story are intimidated by the main character?

• Action

• Physical description

• Inner thoughts

• Speech

• Reactions

Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.

What type of character is he?

• Static

• Dynamic

Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.

What type of character is she?

• Static

• Dynamic

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Peter wasn't interested in the TV show that was playing, but the remote control was all the way across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be home soon, and she could fetch it for him then.

• Direct

• Indirect

 

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Because Joe is an honest guy, he decided to return the chocolate bar he did not pay for.

• Direct

• Indirect