Literature Unit

What does the term "characterization" refer to in literature?

• The setting of a story

• The creation and development of characters

• The plot of a story

• The theme of a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B

Which of the following is a personality trait?

• Tall

• Blonde hair

• Outspoken

• Thin

How are character traits revealed in indirect characterization?

• Through direct statements by the narrator

• Through a character's behavior, speech, thoughts, and actions

• Through the setting and environment

• Through the plot and storyline

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is an "inference"?

• A direct quote from the text

• A random guess

• A conclusion based on facts and evidence

• A summary of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Who is the "narrator" in a story?

• The author

• A person or character telling the story

• The editor

• The publisher

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3A

What does "first person" point of view mean?

• The story is told by an outside observer

• The story is told by one of the characters using "I" or "we"

• The story is told in the future tense

• The story is told by multiple narrators

What is the narrative perspective called when the story is told by someone who is not a character in the story?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Omniscient

What is a plot?

• A list of characters

• A sequence of related events

• A description of the setting

• A dialogue between characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3A

What is the first part of the plot that introduces the setting, main characters, and basic situation?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3A

What is an internal conflict?

• A struggle with another person

• A self-imposed challenge within one's own mind

• A conflict with nature

• A struggle with society