Indirect Characterization Quiz

Find the indirect description in this sentence: 'Even when things were hard, she always had a smile on her face.'

• Gloomy and delicate

• Hopeful and tough

• Dull and unexciting

• Mad and forceful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can we understand about the character's behavior in the story when she helps an old neighbor with her groceries without being asked?

• She is selfish and doesn't care about others

• She is lazy and doesn't help others

• She is kind, thoughtful, and helpful.

• She is rude and doesn't consider others' feelings

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on the main character's thoughts and feelings in the passage, what can we understand about them? 'He couldn't stop thinking about the upcoming competition, his heart racing with excitement.'

• Bored and uninterested

• Excited and eager

• Anxious and worried

• Calm and relaxed

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on the character's words in the story, what can we guess about their personality?

• The character's words suggest they are good at fighting

• The character's words show they are always cheerful and positive

• The character's words don't tell us anything about their personality

• The answer could be different depending on the specific character and what they say.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Based on how the character talks and acts with others in the story, what can we guess about how they get along with people and their social skills?

• They are friendly and have good social skills

• They are rude and have poor social skills

• They don't seem to care much and are indifferent

• They are quiet and shy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the writer show the character's determination and perseverance through their actions?

• By easily giving up and not trying hard

• By always changing their goals and never sticking to one

• Through the character's laziness and lack of drive

• Through the character's continuous efforts and unwillingness to quit.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can we understand about the character's nature from how they deal with problems and hurdles in the story?

• They are lazy, fragile, can't solve problems, and have a negative view of hard times

• They can't make decisions, lack willpower, avoid problems, and have a gloomy view of hurdles

• They keep trying, are tough, can solve problems, and have a positive view of hard times

• They are too confident, act without thinking, aren't tough, and have unrealistic hopes about problems

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the writer show the character's inner problems and fights using their thoughts and feelings?

• By talking about how they look and what they wear

• By telling us what they do every day

• By telling us what they think, how they feel, and how they respond to what happens around them.

• By telling us what they like to eat and do for fun

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can we guess a character's values and beliefs from their actions and choices in the story?

• We can guess a character's values and beliefs from their actions and choices in the story.

• A character's values and beliefs are always directly told in the story, not guessed from their actions and choices.

• A character's values and beliefs have nothing to do with their actions and choices in the story.

• A character's values and beliefs are only based on how they look in the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on how the character talks and acts with others, what can we guess about what they want and plan to do?

• Watching how they act and talk with other characters

• Just looking at how they look

• Not paying attention to how they interact with others

• Reading their thoughts and inner talk

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3