Characterization Quiz

What is characterization?

• A type of drawing

• The process of describing a character

• A type of food

• A type of weather condition

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The author directly describes the character's appearance.

• The character speaks about their own personality.

• Another character talks about the character in question.

• The author tells the reader exactly how the character feels.

What does it mean when a character is described as "dynamic"?

• The character is very quiet.

• The character undergoes significant change throughout the story.

• The character stays the same from beginning to end.

• The character is the main antagonist.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• The character's thoughts reveal their feelings.

• Another character describes the character in detail.

• The character's actions suggest their personality traits.

• The author includes a physical description of the character.

Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect characterization?

• Describing the character's appearance

• Describing the character's thoughts and feelings

• Describing the character's actions and behavior

• Having the character directly state their personality traits

What does it mean when a character is described as "flat"?

• The character is physically flat.

• The character is shallow and underdeveloped.

• The character is the main protagonist.

• The character is very loud.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The author directly states that the character is smart.

• Another character says, "She always knows the answers."

• The character's name is Smartie.

• The character makes wise decisions throughout the story.

What does it mean when a character is described as "dynamic"?

• The character is very quiet.

• The character undergoes significant change throughout the story.

• The character stays the same from beginning to end.

• The character is the main antagonist.

Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect characterization?

• Describing the character's appearance

• Describing the character's thoughts and feelings

• Describing the character's actions and behavior

• Having the character directly state their personality traits

What does it mean when a character is described as "round"?

• The character is physically round.

• The character is complex and fully developed.

• The character is the main protagonist.

• The character is very flat and two-dimensional.