Literary Characterization Quiz

What is the process of shaping readers' impressions of characters called?

• Character development

• Characterization

• Character analysis

• Character portrayal

(a)   is NOT a method authors use to reveal characters.

• Description
• Dialogue
• Behavior
• Telepathy

What is it called when an author directly tells the reader about a character's attributes?

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

• Implicit characterization

• Explicit characterization

In indirect characterization, readers learn about characters by observing:

• What the narrator says about them

• What they say and do themselves

• What other characters say about them

• What the author explains about them

The acronym STEAL is used to remember tools for characterization. The 'E' stands for (a)   .

• Emotions
• Education
• Effect on others
• Environment

When evaluating a description of a character, what important question should readers ask?

• "What does this mean?"

• "Why is this important?"

• "How does this affect the plot?"

• "Says who?"

The term used for a narrator whose credibility is suspect is (a)   .

• Unreliable narrator
• Suspicious narrator
• Biased narrator
• Flawed narrator

Which of the following is NOT part of the STEAL method for characterization?

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Education

• Looks

What does the author suggest readers do to get a full depiction of a character?

• Focus on the narrator's description

• Rely on other characters' opinions

• Consider details from various sources

• Analyze the character's dialogue only

According to the text, what do characters in literature often reflect?

• The author's personal experiences

• Historical events and figures

• Something about real people and experiences

• Idealized versions of humanity