Characterization Knowledge Check

How would you describe a character who doesn't change in a story but feels like a real person?

• Round and Static

• Dynamic

• Flat and Round

• Dynamic and Round

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How would you describe a character that, over the course of a book series, goes from a round character to one that has a single, exaggerated trait?

• Static

• Flanderized

• Round and Dynamic

• Dynamic

Answer explanation

Flanderization is when a rounded character has a single trait over-exaggerated to the point of being their only notable trait.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character type best describes the following person: A side character, known for their mathematical abilities, who helps the main character complete a math competition.

• Round

• Flat

• Flat and static

• Dynamic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of characterization is the following sentence: Bailey tried to be helpful around the house.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Answer explanation

Direct characterization is when the author tells us who a character is, usually using adjectives.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of characterization is the following sentence: Alex put on his scrubs before heading to the clinic.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Answer explanation

Indirect Characterization is when an author reveals who a character is through their actions or speech. Here, a reader can assume Alex is a nurse, since he is putting on scrubs and heading to a clinic.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How would you describe a character who changes many times in a story but only has one notable trait?

• Flanderized

• Dynamic but Flat

• Flat

• Round and Dynamic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3