Characterization - STEAL Review Quizizz

What is the definition of characterization?

• characterization is the way an author describes the setting

• characterization is a method that authors use to reveal what a character is like

• characterization is a story that describes a sequence of events

• characterization is a way the author describes the conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a character trait?

• a character trait is a personality trait of a character

• a character trait is temporary feeling the character has

• a character trait is a mood/ feeling that the character has

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

True or False: If a character finds out good news and becomes happy, is "happy" a character trait we would use to describe them?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This would be FALSE. Character traits are a character's personality; moods/ feelings aren't a personality trait as they are temporary and go away.

What is the definition of direct characterization?

• reveals details about a character that the narrator tells us directly; characters are described through narration about their personality traits, appearance, and actions.

• reveals details about a character without directly stating it (revealed through STEAL);

  characters are described through narration depicting their actions or appearance, thoughts or dialogue from themselves or other characters, and other characters’ interactions with them. The narration describes what is happening rather than telling the reader directly.

What is the definition of indirect characterization?

• reveals details about a character that the narrator tells us directly; characters are described through narration about their personality traits, appearance, and actions.

• reveals details about a character without directly stating it (revealed through STEAL);

  characters are described through narration depicting their actions or appearance, thoughts or dialogue from themselves or other characters, and other characters’ interactions with them. The narration describes what is happening rather than telling the reader directly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What purpose does STEAL serve when analyzing a character?

• STEAL helps us determine what character is the theme of the story

• STEAL helps us determine why the character is in the setting

• STEAL helps us determine what the character is like

• STEAL helps us determine what the character is looking for in a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the S stand for in STEAL?

• show

• speech

• share

• search

What does the T stand for in STEAL?

• talks

• tries

• teach

• thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the E stand for in STEAL?

• effect on others

• emotions

• embodies

• effect on self

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the A stand for in STEAL?

• atmosphere

• achievements

• actions

• ambitions

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3