Final Exam Review

Which of the following best describes indirect characterization?

• The author directly states what the character is like.

• The character’s traits are revealed through their actions, dialogue, and thoughts.

• The character is described by other characters in the story.

• The author uses a narrator to describe the character’s physical appearance.

What is the primary purpose of using indirect characterization in literature?

• To explicitly describe the character’s physical traits.

• To allow readers to infer the character’s qualities through their behavior and speech.

• To provide a detailed background of the character’s history.

• To summarize the character’s role in the plot.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The author writes, 'John was a kind man.'

• The author describes John’s actions, showing him helping an elderly neighbor with groceries.

• The author states, 'John had blue eyes and brown hair.'

• The author uses a narrator to tell the reader about John’s past.

Ron finds cash and turns it in

• Direct

• Indirect

In a story, if a character is shown giving their last piece of food to another hungry character, this is an example of:

• Direct characterization

• Symbolism

• Indirect characterization

• Theme

3. Which of the following is a theme?

• The main character’s journey

• The central message or underlying idea in a story

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

3. Which of the following statements is most likely to be a theme in a novel about friendship?

• The main characters met in middle school.

• True friends stand by each other in difficult times.

• They went on an adventure together.

• They both like the same type of music.

5. If a character says, “I love surprises,” while rolling their eyes, the subtext most likely is:

• They genuinely love surprises.

• They are indifferent to surprises.

• They dislike surprises.

• They are planning a surprise for someone else.

6. The tone of a passage can best be described as:

• The time and place where the story happens.

• The author's attitude toward the subject.

• The main idea of the story.

• The way the characters speak.

Which of the following words best describes a tone that is critical and disapproving?

• disagreeable

• excited

• interested

• hopeful