character development

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What are character traits?

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Qualities, such as insecurity or bravery.

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If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is...

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Indirect characterization.

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Type of character who opposes the main character.

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Antagonist.

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Indirect Characterization involves...

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Learning about characters through their thoughts and actions.

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

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Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

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What is direct characterization?

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When the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What does it mean to infer about a character?

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To deduce or conclude information about a character based on clues in the text.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a flat character?

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A character with little depth or complexity, often defined by a single trait.