Understanding Characterization in Film
Authored by Eunice Kelly
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Robert McKee define characterization as?
The background history of a character
The internal thoughts and feelings of a character
The sum of all observable qualities of a human being
The future potential actions of a character
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which film uses a voiceover to describe a character's traits as an example of direct characterization?
The Irishman
Pride and Prejudice
Dune
500 Days of Summer
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is Adam characterized in 'Mulholland Drive'?
As a struggling artist
As a hotshot Hollywood creative
As a formal businessman
As a conservative director
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does indirect characterization allow the audience to do?
Piece together character traits from behavior
Understand the character's history
Listen to the character's thoughts
Observe the character's appearance
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which character's actions contradict their setting in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'?
Jack Sparrow
Will Turner
Elizabeth Swann
Captain Barbossa
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 'The Social Network', how is Mark characterized through dialogue?
As a team player
As a generous leader
As a passive observer
As a single-minded social climber
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What crucial decision does Rick face in 'Casablanca'?
Whether to leave Casablanca
Whether to join the police force
Whether to start a new business
Whether to help the rebel cause or pursue love
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
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