Characterization 11

If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

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If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

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What can you learn about Sally from this quote:

"Sally ran quickly; she didn't want to miss out on band class!"

• Sally is a fast runner

• Sally enjoys band class

• Sally is bad at time management and is always late

• Sally hates school

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What can you learn about John from this quote:

"John put his hair under a baseball cap for the day. He threw on yesterdays jeans and decided that was good enough to head out."

• John puts a lot of effort into his appearance

• John is athletic

• John doesn't prioritize his outfits and how he looks

• John wants to become a doctor

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What can you learn about the Sam from this quote:

"After Sam had called them over dramatic, Darren and Kai hadn't spoken a word to each other or Sam."

• Sam is an energetic person

• Sam may not be the best friend

• Sam helps out others

• Sam is a thoughtful person

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The main character who experiences the conflict in the story is...

• protagonist

• antagonist

• minor character

• villain

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The character, thing, or event which is opposing or causing conflict for the main character is...

• protagonist

• antagonist

• minor character

• villain

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Characterization is the process of revealing the personality and traits of a character.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.

• "I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

• Frank was a shy, quiet person.

• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously.

• Marcia was a nervous person.

• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

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