Characterization and Emotions in Literature

What do Hank’s actions as he walks home reveal about him?

• He is happy and carefree.

• He is angry and upset.

• He is excited and joyful.

• He is calm and relaxed.

What do Hank’s dad’s actions reveal about him?

• He is disappointed in Hank.

• He is proud and supportive of Hank.

• He is indifferent to Hank’s feelings.

• He is angry at Hank.

Which sentence from the passage reveals how Hank feels after interacting with his father? Write the sentence number.

• Sentence 8

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 10

What character trait does Hank show after talking with his father? Which sentence from the paragraph reveals this trait?

• Determination; Sentence 10

• Anger; Sentence 3

• Sadness; Sentence 2

• Indifference; Sentence 4

What is direct characterization?

• When an author reveals character traits through actions.

• When an author directly states a person’s character traits.

• When an author uses other characters to describe a person.

• When an author uses setting to describe a person.

What is indirect characterization?

• When an author directly states a person’s character traits.

• When an author reveals character traits through a character’s words and actions.

• When an author uses setting to describe a person.

• When an author uses other characters to describe a person.

What does the term "inferences" mean in the context of characterization?

• Direct statements about a character.

• Educated guesses about unstated character traits.

• Descriptions of the setting.

• Dialogue between characters.

How does Hank react when he sees his dad standing in the front yard?

• He ignores him.

• He runs away.

• He smiles.

• He feels comforted.

What does Hank’s dad give him?

• A new football.

• A hug.

• Two tickets to a sold-out game.

• A letter.

What does Hank think after his dad gives him the tickets?

• He will never try out again.

• He will try again next year.

• He is angry at his dad.

• He doesn’t care about the tickets.