Literary Terms Part 2

What is indirect characterization?

• When the author directly describes a character

• When the author shows a character's personality through actions, speech, and appearance

• When a character remains unchanged throughout the story

• When a character undergoes significant change.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes a static character?

• A character that changes throughout the story

• A character that remains the same throughout the story

• A character with a complex personality

• A character that contrasts with another character.

What is a dynamic character?

• A character that remains unchanged

• A character that undergoes significant change

• A character with a simple personality

• A character that is the opposite of another character.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is true about a flat character?

• A) They have a complex personality

• B) They are well-developed

• C) They are one-dimensional

• D) They undergo significant change.

What defines a round character?

• A character with a simple personality

• A character that remains unchanged

• A character with a complex and detailed personality

• A character that is the opposite of another character.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the role of a character foil?

• To remain unchanged

• To undergo significant change

• To highlight the traits of another character by contrast

• To have a simple personality.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

His lip snarled, and his eyes twitched malevolently. Dark energy leaked from his skin. Kailee knew this stranger was pure evil — and she was suddenly terrified.  This description is an example of (a)   .

• indirect characterization
• round characterization
• static characterization
• flat characterization

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Ron finds cash and turns it in

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The type of characterization when things about the character are told to us.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• static characterization

• dynamic characterization

The way an author reveals information about a character

• story arc

• theme

• characterization

• figurative language

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3