Creating Believable Characters Pre-Assessment

Which of the following literary devices is used to contrast two characters in a story, often highlighting specific traits of the main character?

• Metaphor

• Character foil

• Irony

• Symbolism

True or False: Dynamic characters undergo significant change throughout the story.

• True

• False

How does an author typically develop a character's personality in fiction?

• Through dialogue and actions

• By describing the setting

• By using metaphors

• Through exposition only

True or False: A static character is one who changes significantly over the course of a story.

• True

• False

In a novel, if one character's virtue highlights another character's vice, which literary device is being used?

• Symbolism

• Character foil

• Allegory

• Hyperbole

Which of the following is NOT a method authors use to develop complex characters?

• Internal monologue

• Direct characterization

• Setting description

• Character interactions

What element of a story often provides insight into a character's motivations and future actions?

• Theme

• Exposition

• Backstory

• Symbolism

How can an author show a character's inner conflict?

• Through external dialogue

• By describing the setting

• Through internal monologue

• By using a flashback

Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?

• Mrs. Loveday was happy Kentucky won the football game.
• Mrs. Loveday leaped up and shrieked with joy when Kentucky won the football game.
• Mrs. Loveday watched the football game.
• Mrs. Loveday ate nachos while watching the football game.

Julie owned many outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination to wear to impress her friends.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization