Characterization in Nonfiction Quiz
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is characterization in nonfiction?
A technique used to describe fictional characters
A method to portray real-life people in texts
A way to write fictional stories
A technique to create imaginary settings
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is direct characterization?
Describing a character's actions and behavior
Telling the reader directly what a person is like
Using metaphors to describe a character
Showing a character's thoughts through dialogue
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is indirect characterization?
Directly stating a character's traits
Revealing a character's personality through their actions
Using only dialogue to describe a character
Describing a character's physical appearance only
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
"He was always studying and setting goals."
"She walked with confidence and grace."
"He is admirable and confident."
"They spoke softly and kindly."
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What must a reader do when a writer uses indirect characterization?
Ignore the details in the text
Make inferences about the character
Focus only on the dialogue
Look for direct statements about the character
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "inference" mean in the context of reading?
Ignoring the text
Making a guess based on evidence
Reading only the dialogue
Skipping to the end of the text
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a writer choose indirect characterization?
To directly tell the reader about the character
To allow readers to form their own opinions
To avoid describing the character
To confuse the reader
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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