Unit 3 Pre-Test

This character will change very little - or not at all - throughout a story:

• Flat/ static character

• Round/ dynamic character

David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her.   What character trait does David demonstrate? 

• honest
• friendly
• irritated
• fearless

The character who can represent evil in some plots, but who primarily presents obstacles for, and who works against the story's main character in some way

• Dynamic Character

• Round Character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

The principal character in a literary work;  a leading character, often represents good

• protagonist
• antagonist
• static character
• round character

This character will learn a lesson by the end of a story:

• Flat/ Static

• Round/ Dynamic

What does the STEAL method stand for?

• Senses, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Language

• Sight, Touch, Emotions, Actions, and Language

• Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, and Looks

Discuss the role of characters in the development of themes in a story.

• Characters have no impact on the development of themes

• Themes are solely developed through the setting of the story

• The author's writing style is the only factor in theme development

• Characters influence the development of themes through their actions and interactions.

Select the best answer for what narrative elements authors use to develop the theme.

• Foreshadowing, alliteration, irony, and hyperbole

• Setting, conflict, characters, repetition, word choice, title.

• Main character, minor character, irony, and flashback

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.
• "I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
• Frank was a shy, quiet person.
• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. 
• Marcia was a nervous person.
• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.