Characterization Quiz (Tarr 2023/2024)

What is characterization?

• The process of making a character seem less realistic

• The description of the setting in a story

• How an author describes characters to make them come to life

• The outline of a plot in a narrative

What does the acronym "STEAL" highlight in literature?

• The different tools authors use to directly describe characters.

• The different tools authors use to indirectly describe characters.

• The different genres of literature.

• The different styles of writing.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Ben barely flinched as his arm scraped the broken glass window and he pulled the baby from the burning car to safety.

• Ben was the bravest boy in the history of Sanders.

• The author describes a character's thoughts in detail.

• A character's actions are explained through a series of events.

What is indirect characterization?

• When the author tells the reader what the character is like.

• When the author shows the reader what the character is like through their speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions and looks.

• When the author lists the character's traits.

• When the author gives the character's background story.

What character trait can be inferred from the statement: "It's not due until tomorrow. I have plenty of time to write my essay, I'll do it after this show. Or maybe after dinner. Later Mom, for sure!"?

• Diligent

• Procrastinator

• Punctual

• Organized

Which character trait might be suggested by someone asking, "Are you okay, Sam? Is there anything I can bring you?"

• Indifferent

• Selfish

• Caring

• Impatient

What can a character's thoughts and feelings reveal about them?

• Their physical appearance

• What is going on in their mind and what they are feeling about a situation

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

What trait does the player exhibit in the following situation:

"Coach chose him to start over me? That’s just a joke. There go our chances of taking home the trophy."

• Empathy

• Selfishness and conceit

• Generosity

• Patience

What trait might be inferred from the character in the following example:

"My throat closed and I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes...this can’t be happening I silently screamed."

• Amusement

• Anger

• Despair or sadness

• Excitement

What does the effect a character has on others tell about them?

• Their physical appearance

• Their personality

• Their intelligence

• Their wealth