Characterization Quiz

What is direct characterization?

• The process of describing a character's traits or qualities indirectly through actions or dialogue.

• The process of describing a character's traits or qualities through the use of foreshadowing.

• The process of describing a character's traits or qualities through the use of symbolism.

• The process of describing a character's traits or qualities directly through explicit statements or descriptions.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• The author describes her actions and words to show that she is kind and generous.

• She was a kind and generous person.

• She had a reputation for being kind and generous.

• The author uses imagery to convey her kind and generous nature.

What is indirect characterization?

• A method of revealing a character's traits through direct statements by the author.

• A method of revealing a character's traits through their physical appearance only.

• A method of revealing a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, appearance, or other characters' perceptions of them.

• A method of revealing a character's traits through their inner thoughts and feelings only.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• A character's thoughts and feelings are directly stated by the narrator.

• A character's appearance and clothing are described in detail.

• A character is shown to be kind and caring by helping others without expecting anything in return.

• A character is described as kind and caring by other characters.

What does direct characterization reveal?

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

• The theme of the story

• Traits, qualities, and characteristics of a character

What does indirect characterization reveal?

• The plot and conflict of a narrative

• The setting and time period of a story

• Personality traits, motivations, and beliefs of a character

• Physical appearance and actions of a character

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• A character is shown to be kind and caring by helping others without expecting anything in return.

• A character's appearance and clothing are described in detail.

• A character's thoughts and feelings are directly stated by the narrator.

• A character is described as kind and caring by other characters.

Which subtopic of characterization focuses on describing a character's appearance and actions?

• Physical description

• Emotions

• Background information

• Behavior

Which subtopic of characterization focuses on revealing a character's thoughts and feelings through their actions and dialogue?

• Physical characterization

• Direct characterization

• External characterization

• Indirect characterization

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• When the author describes a character as being brave

• When the author describes a character as being intelligent

• When the author describes a character as being kind

• When the author describes a character as being cowardly