Character Development Literary Analysis Quiz

What does it mean to "cite" a source in literary analysis?

• To create a new source

• To mention in passing

• To refer to or quote as evidence for an argument or statement

• To summarize the entire work

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following best describes "characterization"?

• The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

• The background information about a character

• The physical appearance of a character

• The actions of the character only

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In literary analysis, what is the importance of identifying the "point of view"?

• It helps to determine the book's publication date

• It clarifies who is telling the story and can affect the reader's understanding of events

• It is only important in non-fiction texts

• It determines the length of the book

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view involves the narrator being a character within the story and using "I" or "we"?

• Second person

• Third person limited

• First person

• Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does it mean to make a "claim" in literary analysis?

• To express a fact about the text

• To state an opinion without support

• To assert a position or viewpoint that can be supported with evidence from the text

• To ask a question about the text

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is "evidence" in the context of literary analysis?

• A personal opinion about the text

• Information from the text that supports a claim

• A summary of the text's plot

• The author's biography

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Who is the "narrator" in a story?

• The author of the story

• The character who speaks the least

• The person telling the story, who may or may not be a character in the story

• The main character

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does it mean to "paraphrase" a passage?

• To quote it exactly

• To rewrite it in one's own words while retaining the essential information

• To comment on it

• To translate it into another language

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following best describes "character attributes"?

• The physical appearance of characters only

• The names and titles of characters

• The qualities, traits, and features that define a character

• The character's dialogue only

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What role does "conflict" play in character development within a story?

• It highlights the character's physical strength only.

• It provides a background setting but does not affect character development.

• It challenges characters, often leading to growth or change.

• It solely determines the character's costume design.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3