Understanding Direct Characterization
Authored by Asher Davies
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is direct characterization?
When the author implies a character's traits through actions
When the author explicitly describes a character's traits
When the author uses symbols to represent a character
When the author leaves the character's traits to the reader's imagination
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following can be included in direct characterization?
The character's dreams
The character's future plans
The character's appearance, behavior, personality, or thoughts
The character's favorite color
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is direct characterization often used?
To confuse the reader
To quickly establish a character's qualities
To make the story longer
To hide the character's true nature
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What literary work is Ebenezer Scrooge a character in?
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens
"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Charles Dickens directly describe Scrooge?
As a generous philanthropist
As a "tight-fisted hand at the grindstone"
As a joyful and kind-hearted man
As a brave and adventurous hero
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the direct description of Scrooge suggest about his character?
He is generous and kind
He is adventurous and brave
He is miserly and ungenerous
He is joyful and carefree
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does indirect characterization show the audience?
A character's direct thoughts
A character's actions, speech, thoughts, effects on others, and looks
A character's background story
A character's future plans
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
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