El Deafo-Characterization and Conflict

Which of the following are modes of characterization, according to STEAL?

• Actions

• Sound

• Thoughts

• Engaging plot

• Looks

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Cece feels ___________________ when Ginny uses loud and slow speech while talking to Cece.

• misunderstood

• anxious

• guilt

• gloomy

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

When Cece pretends to be her alter ego, El Deafo, in gym class to win the presidential fitness award for the bar hang, she feels ________________.

• confident

• adaptable

• unsure

• unwilling

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

When Laura calls Cece and tells her what color shirt to wear the following day, she could best be described as ________________.

• controlling

• flexible

• warm

• arrogant

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

"Dean was frustrated when he struggled to get a hit at his baseball game."

Which type of characterization is this an example of?

• Direct

• Indirect

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

"Mrs. Fowler's heart raced as she stepped onto the stage to perform. Her voice was a little shaky when she began to sing but eventually steadied itself."

Which type of characterization is this example?

• Direct

• Indirect

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following quotes demonstrates Cece's self-acceptance?

• "As far as 'helping'--sign language will help people stare at me, is what it'll do! 'Look at that deaf girl! Isn't she special!'" (115)

• "First grade is really lonely at first. Wherever I am...it feels like I'm always inside my bubble. Is everyone staring at my hearing aid? At me?" (47)

• "Should I tell Mike [about my phonic ear]? I've never talked to anyone about this stuff. And I can't even begin to talk to him" (199).

• "It's CRAZY! For so long, I've wished that I could hear like they do. But I have something they don't have--superpowers! And it's actually fun to share them like this!" (217)

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which type of characterization is the following quote: "I can't explain it, but it's not just the radio situation that is making me feel so lonely."

• indirect

• direct

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which kind of conflict is demonstrated in the following quote: "I could have learned how to do that if I had 'participated.' And maybe I should have...but then other people would stare at me the way I'm staring at that couple. Right? Oh, why do I even care what other people think?"

• man vs. man

• man vs. society

• man vs. nature

• man vs. self

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which character trait is conveyed about Cece in the following quote: "The other kids on the street are nice, especially the older ones. They often include me in their games and stuff...But I think they've been told to be nice to the deaf kid."

• accepting

• confident

• insecure

• angry

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3