Characterization Quiz

Character Analysis and C_________________________ mean the same definition.

It is the way a writer reveals a character.

• Characterization

• Character Development

• Character Depiction

• Character Portrayal

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

C________________________ M________________________ is the reasons a character behaves in a certain way.

• Character Motivation

• Character Movement

• Character Mood

• Character Method

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Direct Characterization is when a writer t___________ readers what a character is like.

• tells

• shows

• hints

• implies

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Indirect Characterization is when a writer reveals the character’s personality in various ways by s______________ character traits.

• showing

• hiding

• ignoring

• concealing

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

For indirect characterization, the writer shows a character’s personality:

a. by what the character s_________________________________________.

b. in how the character l___________________________ (appearance).

c. in the character’s t_________________ and f______________________.

d. by characters’ d___________________________ (between characters).

e. in a character’s b_____________________________________________.

• a. by what the character says. b. in how the character looks (appearance). c. in the character’s thoughts and feelings. d. by characters’ dialogue (between characters). e. in a character’s behavior.

• a. by what the character eats. b. in how the character dances (appearance). c. in the character’s dreams and fantasies. d. by characters’ decisions (between characters). e. in a character’s background.

• a. by what the character writes. b. in how the character sings (appearance). c. in the character’s tasks and functions. d. by characters’ discussions (between characters). e. in a character’s beliefs.

• a. by what the character draws. b. in how the character moves (appearance). c. in the character’s trials and failures. d. by characters’ debates (between characters). e. in a character’s belongings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Direct characterization is when the author uses a______________________ to t_______ what a character is like.

• adjectives, tell

• noun, show

• verb, describe

• adverb, illustrate

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Indirect characterization is when the author uses v________________ to s___________ readers what a character does.

• verbs, show

• verbs, tell

• adjectives, show

• nouns, describe

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

There are five methods of indirect characterization (STEAL):

a) S________________________

b) T________________________

c) E________________________ on others

d) A________________________

e) L________________________

• a) Speech, b) Thoughts, c) Effect on others, d) Actions, e) Looks

• a) Style, b) Tone, c) Emphasis on others, d) Activities, e) Language

• a) Sound, b) Tactics, c) Evaluation on others, d) Approach, e) Likeness

• a) Statement, b) Technique, c) Expression on others, d) Attitude, e) Layout

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these are methods of characterization?

(Check all that are correct)​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• How they look
• What they do
• What they say
• What others say about them
• Their thoughts/how they feel
• Where they go

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

She was a very intelligent girl

• Indirect

• Direct

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3